HTML Entity for Lowercase R Acute (ŕ)

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⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+0155
HTML Entity for Lowercase R Acute tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase r with acute accent (ŕ) in HTML using named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0155 in the Latin Extended-A block. It appears in Slovak (e.g. vŕba — willow), Lower Sorbian, and Võro orthography, where it represents a syllabic or palatalised alveolar trill.

Render it with ŕ, ŕ, ŕ, or CSS escape \0155. The named entity ŕ is the most readable option in HTML source.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase R Acute Entity

Unicode U+0155

Latin Extended-A

Hex Code ŕ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ŕ

Decimal reference

Named Entity ŕ

Most readable option

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0155
Hex code       ŕ
HTML code      ŕ
Named entity   ŕ
CSS code       \0155
Meaning        Latin small letter r with acute
Related        U+0154 = Ŕ (Ŕ)
Block          Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase r acute (ŕ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\0155";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x0155;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#341;</p>
<p>Symbol (named): &racute;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase r acute (ŕ) and the named entity &racute; are supported in all modern browsers as part of Latin Extended-A:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the lowercase r acute (ŕ) in language and content contexts:

Large glyphŕ
Slovakvŕba (willow)  |  hŕb (hump)
Named entity&racute; renders as ŕ
UppercaseŔ (U+0154) — use &Racute;
Not the same asr (plain)  |  ř (caron)  |  ŗ (line above)
Numeric refs&#x0155; &#341; &racute; \0155

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x0155; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0155 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#341; uses the decimal Unicode value 341 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.

HTML markup
3

Named Entity

&racute; is the named entity for r acute—readable in source HTML and the preferred option for Slovak and related language content.

HTML markup
4

CSS Entity

\0155 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All four methods produce the glyph: ŕ. Unicode U+0155 sits in Latin Extended-A. Uppercase equivalent: U+0154 (Ŕ, &Racute;). Do not confuse with plain r (U+0072) or ř (caron).

✅

Use Cases

The lowercase r acute (ŕ) is commonly used in:

🇵 Slovak

Essential for correct Slovak spelling (e.g. vŕba, hŕb). Use the entity or UTF-8 for proper display and SEO.

🇵 Lower Sorbian & Võro

Used in Lower Sorbian and Võro orthography for the palatalised alveolar trill.

📚 Language Learning

Teach correct spelling and pronunciation for Slovak and related languages that use this character.

🌐 Multilingual Sites

Support proper rendering of names, place names, and content in Slovak and related languages.

📄 Typography & Publishing

Ensure correct character display in digital publications, dictionaries, and linguistic resources.

♿ Accessibility

Using the correct character (U+0155) with proper lang attributes (e.g. lang="sk") ensures assistive technologies pronounce content correctly.

🎨 CSS Generated Content

Using \0155 in the CSS content property to insert ŕ via pseudo-elements.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type ŕ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Use &racute; for readable HTML when a named form is preferred
  • Set lang="sk" on Slovak content for correct pronunciation hints
  • Use \0155 in CSS content when generating the symbol via pseudo-elements
  • Distinguish ŕ (acute) from ř (caron) and plain r (U+0072)

Don’t

  • Substitute plain r when ŕ is required in Slovak text
  • Confuse ŕ (acute) with ř (caron) or plain r (U+0072)
  • Put CSS escape \0155 in HTML text nodes
  • Double-encode entity references in dynamically generated HTML
  • Omit lang attributes on pages with Slovak content

Key Takeaways

1

The named entity is the most readable form

&racute;
2

Numeric alternatives: hex and decimal

&#x0155; &#341;
3

Unicode U+0155 — LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH ACUTE

4

Essential for Slovak; uppercase is Ŕ (&Racute;)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &racute; (named), &#x0155; (hex), &#341; (decimal), or \0155 in CSS content. In UTF-8 you can also type ŕ directly.
U+0155 (LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH ACUTE). Latin Extended-A block. Hex 0155, decimal 341. Used in Slovak, Lower Sorbian, and Võro. Uppercase form is U+0154 (Ŕ).
When displaying Slovak, Lower Sorbian, Võro, or other language text that uses ŕ, in multilingual sites, language learning content, dictionaries, or when you need a reliable character reference. In UTF-8 pages you can type ŕ directly.
The named HTML entity is &racute;. You can also use &#341; or &#x0155;, or the CSS entity \0155.
HTML entity (&racute;, &#341;, or &#x0155;) is used in HTML content; CSS entity \0155 is used in stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ŕ.

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