HTML Entity for Lowercase S Reverse (ƨ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase s reverse (ƨ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. Unicode names this character LATIN SMALL LETTER TONE TWO (U+01A8) in the Latin Extended-B block. Its glyph resembles a reversed lowercase s and is used in African tone orthographies (notably in languages such as Dan) to mark specific tone or register distinctions.
Render it with ƨ, ƨ, or CSS escape \01A8. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ƨ directly.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase S Reverse Entity
U+01A8Latin Extended-B
ƨHexadecimal reference
ƨDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+01A8
Hex code ƨ
HTML code ƨ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \01A8
Meaning Latin small letter tone two
Also called Reversed s (typographic)
Related U+01A7 = Ƨ (uppercase tone two)
Block Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase s reverse (ƨ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the character directly, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\01A8";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ƨ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ƨ</p>
<p>Symbol (direct): ƨ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase s reverse (ƨ) is supported in all modern browsers as part of Latin Extended-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase s reverse (ƨ) in typographic and linguistic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ƨ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01A8 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ƨ uses the decimal Unicode value 424 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.
Direct Character
Type ƨ directly in HTML when your document uses UTF-8 encoding. There is no named entity for tone two / reversed s.
CSS Entity
\01A8 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: ƨ. Unicode U+01A8 sits in Latin Extended-B. Uppercase equivalent: U+01A7 (Ƨ). Do not confuse with plain s (U+0073).
Use Cases
The lowercase s reverse (ƨ) is commonly used in:
Used in tone-marking systems for languages such as Dan, where ƨ represents tone two in standardized orthographies.
Appears in academic papers, language documentation, and dictionaries describing African tone languages.
When a font includes this reversed-s glyph for linguistic or decorative use. Use numeric references to output it in HTML or CSS.
When building HTML from linguistic databases, using ƨ or ƨ guarantees correct output.
Tutorials on HTML entities, Unicode, or Latin Extended-B showing numeric codes for ƨ.
Using the correct character (U+01A8) ensures assistive technologies and search engines interpret encoded text accurately.
Using \01A8 in the CSS content property to insert ƨ via pseudo-elements.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type ƨ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use numeric references (
ƨorƨ) when escaping is required - Use
\01A8in CSScontentwhen generating the symbol via pseudo-elements - Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B characters
- Distinguish ƨ (tone two) from plain s (U+0073) in orthographic text
Don’t
- Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ƨ
- Substitute plain
sor a flipped character when ƨ is required - Use
U+001A8or CSS\001A8—the correct code isU+01A8and\01A8 - Put CSS escape
\01A8in HTML text nodes - Confuse ƨ (tone two) with unrelated IPA symbols like ə (schwa)
Key Takeaways
Type ƨ directly, or use hex/decimal references
ƨ ƨFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\01A8Unicode U+01A8 — LATIN SMALL LETTER TONE TWO
Reversed-s glyph; uppercase is Ƨ (U+01A7); no named entity
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ƨ (hex), ƨ (decimal), or \01A8 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ƨ. In UTF-8 you can also type ƨ directly.U+01A8 (LATIN SMALL LETTER TONE TWO). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 01A8, decimal 424. Used in African tone orthographies. Uppercase form is U+01A7 (Ƨ).ƨ or ƨ, or the CSS entity \01A8. In UTF-8 pages you can type ƨ directly.U+01A8 (ƨ) is Latin small letter tone two—a distinct character with a reversed-s shape used in tone orthographies. U+0073 (s) is the standard Latin lowercase letter. They are not interchangeable in encoded text.Explore More HTML Entities!
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