HTML Entity for Lowercase V Hook (ʋ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase v with hook (ʋ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+028B (LATIN SMALL LETTER V WITH HOOK) in the IPA Extensions block. It represents a v with a hook tail and is used in IPA for the labiodental approximant [ʋ] and in some African language orthographies.
Render it with ʋ, ʋ, or CSS escape \028B. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ʋ directly. This is not plain v (U+0076)—it is a distinct precomposed Unicode letter.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase V Hook Entity
U+028BIPA Extensions
ʋHexadecimal reference
ʋDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+028B
Hex code ʋ
HTML code ʋ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \028B
Meaning Latin small letter v with hook
IPA Labiodental approximant [ʋ]
Related U+01B2 = Ʋ (uppercase)
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase v hook (ʋ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the character directly, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\028B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ʋ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ʋ</p>
<p>Symbol (direct): ʋ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase v hook (ʋ) is supported in all modern browsers as part of IPA Extensions:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase v hook (ʋ) in phonetic and content contexts:
v (U+0076) | ν (Greek nu) | ư (u with horn)🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʋ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 028B to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʋ uses the decimal Unicode value 651 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.
Direct Character
Type ʋ directly in HTML when your document uses UTF-8 encoding. There is no named entity for this precomposed letter.
CSS Entity
\028B 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: ʋ. Unicode U+028B sits in IPA Extensions. Uppercase equivalent: U+01B2 (Ʋ). Do not confuse with plain v (U+0076) or ν (Greek nu).
Use Cases
The lowercase v hook (ʋ) is commonly used in:
Represents the labiodental approximant [ʋ] in International Phonetic Alphabet notation.
Phonetic transcription, dictionaries, and academic papers using IPA symbols.
Some African language writing systems use v hook as a distinct letter in romanization.
Romanization systems requiring extended IPA and Latin letters with hook.
Phonetics courses and pronunciation guides teaching IPA consonant symbols.
Character charts and linguistic resources requiring precise IPA representation.
When building HTML from phonetic data, using ʋ or ʋ guarantees correct output.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type ʋ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use numeric references (
ʋorʋ) when escaping is required - Use
\028Bin CSScontentwhen generating the symbol via pseudo-elements - Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)
- Distinguish ʋ from plain
v(U+0076) and ν (Greek nu)
Don’t
- Substitute plain
vwhen ʋ is required for IPA or orthographic accuracy - Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ʋ
- Use the old incorrect CSS escape
\0028B—the correct value is\028B - Put CSS escape
\028Bin HTML text nodes - Double-encode numeric references in dynamically generated HTML
Key Takeaways
Type ʋ directly, or use hex/decimal references
ʋ ʋFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\028BUnicode U+028B — LATIN SMALL LETTER V WITH HOOK
IPA labiodental approximant [ʋ]; uppercase is Ʋ (U+01B2)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʋ (hex), ʋ (decimal), or \028B in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ʋ. In UTF-8 you can also type ʋ directly.U+028B (LATIN SMALL LETTER V WITH HOOK). IPA Extensions block. Hex 028B, decimal 651. Used in IPA for the labiodental approximant [ʋ]. Uppercase form is U+01B2 (Ʋ).v is U+0076 (Basic Latin). They are different characters.ʋ or ʋ in HTML, or \028B in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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