HTML Entity for Lowercase N Retroflex Hook (ɳ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase n with retroflex hook (ɳ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0273 in the IPA Extensions block. It represents the voiced retroflex nasal consonant in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)—produced with the tongue curled back, as in many South Asian and other languages.
Render it with ɳ, ɳ, or CSS escape \0273. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ɳ directly.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase N Retroflex Hook Entity
U+0273IPA Extensions
ɳHexadecimal reference
ɳDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0273
Hex code ɳ
HTML code ɳ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \0273
Meaning Latin small letter n with retroflex hook
IPA Voiced retroflex nasal
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase n retroflex hook (ɳ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the character directly, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\0273";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ɳ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ɳ</p>
<p>Symbol (direct): ɳ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase n retroflex hook (ɳ) is supported in all modern browsers as part of IPA Extensions:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase n retroflex hook (ɳ) in phonetic and linguistic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ɳ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0273 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ɳ uses the decimal Unicode value 627 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.
Direct Character
Type ɳ directly in HTML when your document uses UTF-8 encoding. There is no named entity for this IPA symbol.
CSS Entity
\0273 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All methods produce the glyph: ɳ. Unicode U+0273 sits in IPA Extensions. Do not confuse with ɲ (left hook), ŋ (eng), or ƞ (long leg).
Use Cases
The lowercase n retroflex hook (ɳ) is commonly used in:
Standard IPA symbol for the voiced retroflex nasal. Used in dictionaries, linguistics, and phonetic guides.
Transcription of languages with retroflex consonants (e.g. Hindi, Tamil, Swedish). Ensures accurate phonetic notation.
Pronunciation guides, language apps, and academic linguistics. Correct characters improve readability for retroflex sounds.
When building HTML from phonetic databases or dictionary data, using ɳ or ɳ guarantees correct output.
Tutorials on HTML entities, Unicode, or IPA showing numeric codes for ɳ.
Using the correct character (U+0273) ensures assistive technologies interpret phonetic content correctly.
Using \0273 in the CSS content property to insert ɳ via pseudo-elements.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type ɳ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use numeric references (
ɳorɳ) when escaping is required - Use
\0273in CSScontentwhen generating the symbol via pseudo-elements - Use fonts that support IPA Extensions characters
- Distinguish ɳ (retroflex hook) from ɲ (left hook) and ŋ (eng)
Don’t
- Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ɳ
- Confuse ɳ (retroflex hook) with ɲ (left hook), ŋ (eng), or ƞ (long leg)
- Substitute plain
nwhen IPA retroflex nasal is required - Put CSS escape
\0273in HTML text nodes - Double-encode numeric references in dynamically generated HTML
Key Takeaways
Type ɳ directly, or use hex/decimal references
ɳ ɳFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\0273Unicode U+0273 — LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH RETROFLEX HOOK
IPA voiced retroflex nasal; used in Hindi, Tamil, Swedish transcription
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ɳ (hex), ɳ (decimal), or \0273 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ɳ. In UTF-8 you can also type ɳ directly.U+0273 (LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH RETROFLEX HOOK). IPA Extensions block. Hex 0273, decimal 627. Represents the voiced retroflex nasal in IPA.ɳ or ɳ, or the CSS entity \0273. In UTF-8 pages you can type ɳ directly.ɳ or ɳ) is used in HTML content; CSS entity \0273 is used in stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ɳ.Explore More HTML Entities!
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