Lowercase m reverse (ɯ) is the IPA Extensions character at Unicode U+026F (LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED M). It looks like an m turned upside down — the IPA symbol for the close back unrounded vowel. You can paste ɯ in a UTF-8 file, or use a numeric character reference when encoding must be explicit.
Remember
Character ɯ
Unicode U+026F
Hex entity ɯ
Decimal ɯ
CSS escape \026F
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ɯ. Prefer typing or pasting ɯ in UTF-8 pages; use entities for CSS content, generated markup, or when encoding must be explicit.
Lowercase m reverse rendered in IPA and comparison contexts.
IPA sample[ɯ] close back unrounded vowel
Large glyphɯ
In a word[sɯk] (IPA sketch)
With entitiesHex: ɯ | Decimal: ɯ
Not the samem (U+006D) · Ɯ (U+019C) · u · w
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows lowercase m reverse with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
All four ways to produce ɯ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Lowercase M Reverse (ɯ) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\026F";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>M Reverse using Hex Code: ɯ</p>
<p>M Reverse using HTML Code: ɯ</p>
<p id="point">M Reverse using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed / pasted: ɯ</p>
<p>IPA: [ɯ] close back unrounded</p>
</body>
</html>
M Reverse using Hex Code: ɯ
M Reverse using HTML Code: ɯ
M Reverse using CSS Entity: ɯ
Typed / pasted: ɯ
IPA: [ɯ] close back unrounded
How It Works
1. Hex:U+026F → ɯ in HTML. The browser turns it into ɯ.
2. Decimal: same code point as 623 → ɯ. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \026F in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ɯ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ɯ: fine in UTF-8 documents. All four encoding lines show the same glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with the m reverse entity.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for ɯ. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\026F belongs in CSS. ɯ / ɯ belong in HTML.
Look-alikes
Not m, u, or w
Plain m is U+006D. Do not substitute u or w for IPA ɯ — they are different sounds and code points.
Fonts
Glyph coverage
Some fonts omit IPA Extensions. If ɯ looks like a box, switch to a font that includes it (e.g. Noto Sans, DejaVu Sans).
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ɯ, not ɯ.
UTF-8
Declare charset
If you paste ɯ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Lowercase m reverse (U+026F) and its numeric entity forms (ɯ, ɯ, CSS \\026F) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Lowercase M Reverse (ɯ)
Paste ɯ, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same code point everywhere.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+026F / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use a pasted ɯ in UTF-8 text when you can. Prefer ɯ or ɯ in HTML when encoding must be explicit, and \\026F only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: turned m is U+026F (decimal 623), IPA Extensions.
HTML: use ɯ or ɯ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \026F inside content for generated text.
Meaning: IPA close back unrounded vowel — not the same as plain m, u, or w.
One line:U+026F → paste ɯ, or encode as ɯ / ɯ / CSS \026F.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ɯ (hex), ɯ (decimal), or the CSS escape \026F in the content property. All render ɯ. There is no named HTML entity for this character.
U+026F (LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED M). Hex 026F, decimal 623. It belongs to the IPA Extensions block and represents the close back unrounded vowel in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references ɯ or ɯ when you need an entity form.
Use it for IPA phonetic transcription, linguistics pages, dictionaries, CSS-generated content, or anywhere you must encode ɯ explicitly. Prefer typing or pasting ɯ directly when your file is UTF-8.
HTML entities (ɯ or ɯ) go in markup. The CSS escape \026F is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ɯ.
Plain m is U+006D. Turned m ɯ is U+026F — a separate IPA letter. Capital turned M (U+019C) is a different code point used in some orthographies and phonetic systems.
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Did you know?
Lowercase m reverse (ɯ) is Unicode U+026F (decimal 623) in the IPA Extensions block. Official name: LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED M. HTML5 has no named entity — use ɯ or ɯ. It is the IPA symbol for the close back unrounded vowel.
