HTML Entity for Lowercase R Tail (ɽ)

Q: How do I display the lowercase r tail (ɽ) in HTML?

Use ɽ (hex), ɽ (decimal), or \27D in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ɽ. In UTF-8 you can also type ɽ directly.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the lowercase r tail?

U+027D (LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH TAIL) in the IPA Extensions block. Hex 027D, decimal 637. It is the IPA symbol for the retroflex flap.

Q: When should I use the HTML entity for lowercase r tail?

When displaying IPA phonetic transcriptions for Indic languages, linguistic dictionaries, language documentation, or tutorials about this character. In UTF-8 pages you can type ɽ directly.

Q: What's the difference between ɽ and ɻ in IPA?

ɽ (U+027D) is the retroflex flap—a tap-like retroflex sound in Hindi, Punjabi, and related languages. ɻ (U+027B) is the retroflex approximant (r with fishhook). They represent different manner of articulation.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+027D

HTML Entity for Lowercase R Tail tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase r with tail (ɽ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This is the IPA symbol for the retroflex flap—a tap-like retroflex sound used in Hindi, Punjabi, and other Indic languages (e.g. the “rd” sound in Hindi रद /ɽəd/). The character is U+027D in the IPA Extensions block.

Render it with ɽ, ɽ, or CSS escape \27D. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ɽ directly.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase R Tail Entity

Unicode U+027D

IPA Extensions

Hex Code ɽ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ɽ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+027D
Hex code       &#x027D;
HTML code      &#637;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \27D
Meaning        Latin small letter r with tail
IPA use        Retroflex flap
Related        U+027B = ɻ (r with fishhook)
               U+0279 = ɹ (turned r)
               U+0271 = ɱ (r with hook)
               U+0072 = r (plain letter)
Block          IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase r tail (ɽ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the character directly, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\27D";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x027D;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#637;</p>
<p>Symbol (direct): ɽ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase r tail (ɽ) is supported in all modern browsers as part of IPA Extensions:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the lowercase r tail (ɽ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:

Large glyphɽ

IPA meaningRetroflex flap (tap-like retroflex consonant)

ExampleHindi retroflex flap in phonetic transcription

Unicode blockIPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)

Not the same asɻ (fishhook) | ɹ (turned r) | ɱ (hook) | r (plain r)

Numeric refsɽ ɽ \27D

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

ɽ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 027D to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

ɽ uses the decimal Unicode value 637 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.

HTML markup

Direct Character

Type ɽ directly in HTML when your document uses UTF-8 encoding. There is no named entity for this IPA symbol.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\27D is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All methods produce the glyph: ɽ. Unicode U+027D sits in IPA Extensions. Do not confuse with ɻ (fishhook/approximant) or ɹ (turned r).

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Use Cases

The lowercase r tail (ɽ) is commonly used in:

🎤 IPA Transcription

The standard IPA symbol for the retroflex flap in Hindi, Punjabi, and other Indic languages with tap-like retroflex consonants.

📚 Language Learning

Hindi and Indic language courses, pronunciation guides, and apps teaching retroflex flap sounds.

📐 Typography

When a font or design includes this IPA character for linguistic or decorative use. Use the entity to output it in HTML or CSS.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When building HTML from phonetic databases or linguistic APIs, using ɽ or ɽ guarantees correct output.

📜 Academic Writing

Linguistics papers, phonology textbooks, and Indic language documentation referencing the retroflex flap.

♿ Accessibility

Using the correct character (U+027D) ensures assistive technologies handle phonetic content correctly.

🎨 CSS Generated Content

Using \27D in the CSS content property to insert ɽ via pseudo-elements.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type ɽ directly in UTF-8 source
Use ɽ for the retroflex flap, not ɻ (retroflex approximant)
Use numeric references (ɽ or ɽ) when escaping is required
Use \27D in CSS content when generating the symbol via pseudo-elements
Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL)

Don’t

Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ɽ
Confuse ɽ (retroflex flap) with ɻ (fishhook) or ɹ (turned r)
Use U+0027D or CSS \0027D—the correct code is U+027D and \27D
Use plain r when you mean the IPA retroflex flap symbol
Put CSS escape \27D in HTML text nodes

Key Takeaways

Type ɽ directly, or use hex/decimal references

ɽ ɽ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\27D

Unicode U+027D — LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH TAIL

IPA retroflex flap; used in Indic language phonetic transcription

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the lowercase r tail (ɽ) in HTML?

Use ɽ (hex), ɽ (decimal), or \27D in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ɽ. In UTF-8 you can also type ɽ directly.

What is the Unicode value for the lowercase r tail?

U+027D (LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH TAIL). IPA Extensions block. Hex 027D, decimal 637. It is the IPA symbol for the retroflex flap.

When should I use the HTML entity for lowercase r tail?

When displaying IPA transcriptions for Indic languages, linguistic dictionaries, language-learning content, or documentation. In UTF-8 pages you can type ɽ directly.

Is there a named HTML entity for lowercase r tail?

No. There is no named HTML entity for the lowercase r tail (ɽ). Use numeric codes ɽ or ɽ, or the CSS entity \27D. In UTF-8 pages you can type ɽ directly.

What’s the difference between ɽ and ɻ in IPA?

ɽ (U+027D) is the retroflex flap—a tap-like retroflex sound. ɻ (U+027B) is the retroflex approximant (r with fishhook). They represent different manners of articulation despite both being retroflex.

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HTML Entity for Lowercase R Tail (ɽ)

What You'll Learn

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase R Tail Entity

Complete HTML Example

🌐 Browser Support

👀 Live Preview

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

Decimal HTML Code

Direct Character

CSS Entity

Same visual result

Use Cases

💡 Best Practices

Do

Don’t

Key Takeaways

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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