The lz digraph (ʫ) is the IPA Extensions character at Unicode U+02AB (LATIN SMALL LETTER LZ DIGRAPH). It is a single letter that looks like fused l+z, used in phonetic transcription. HTML5 defines no named entity for it.
Remember
Character ʫ
Unicode U+02AB
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ʫ
Decimal ʫ
CSS escape \02AB
All of these produce the same glyph: ʫ. Prefer a pasted ʫ in UTF-8 pages; use numeric or CSS forms when you need an escape.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
ʫ
HTML text (UTF-8 default)
Named entity
none
Not defined in HTML5
Hex entity
ʫ
HTML markup
Decimal entity
ʫ
HTML markup
CSS escape
\02AB
Stylesheet content
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
IPA / phonetic UTF-8 text
Type or paste ʫ
Numeric entity required
ʫ or ʫ
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\02AB"
Ordinary letters “lz”
Type l then z — two separate characters
Looking for a named form
None — use hex or decimal instead
See it
Live Preview
Lz digraph rendered in common contexts.
Glyphʫ
Large glyphʫ
With entitiesHex: ʫ | Decimal: ʫ
Sibling digraphʪ (ls, U+02AA) · ʫ (lz)
Not the samelz (two letters) · ɮ (lezh, U+026E)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows the lz digraph with hex, decimal, direct, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + Direct + CSS
Four ways to produce ʫ in a single document (no named entity).
Using Hex Code: ʫ
Using HTML Code: ʫ
Using Direct Character: ʫ
Using CSS Entity: ʫ
How It Works
1. Hex:U+02AB → ʫ in HTML. Reliable numeric form.
2. Decimal: same code point as 683 → ʫ. Same glyph.
3. Direct: paste ʫ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
4. CSS: use \02AB in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ʫ after the paragraph text.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with the lz digraph entity.
Named
No named entity
HTML5 has no &... name for U+02AB — use hex or decimal instead.
One vs two
Digraph ≠ “lz”
ʫ is one code point. Typing l+z is two characters and will not match searches or fonts the same way.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\02AB belongs in CSS. ʫ / ʫ belong in HTML.
Sibling
ʫ vs ʪ
Ls digraph is U+02AA — a different digraph. Do not swap them.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ʫ, not ʫ.
UTF-8
Declare charset
If you paste ʫ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
Compatibility
Browser Support
The lz digraph (U+02AB) and its entity forms (ʫ, ʫ, CSS \\02AB) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font (IPA fonts recommended).
✓ Universal support
Lz Digraph (ʫ)
Paste ʫ, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere. No named entity.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+02AB / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer a pasted ʫ in UTF-8 text. Use ʫ / ʫ when a numeric form is required, and \\02AB only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: lz digraph is U+02AB (decimal 683), IPA Extensions.
HTML: no named entity — use ʫ or ʫ.
CSS: use \02AB inside content for generated text.
Use: phonetic digraph — not the same as typing lz or ʪ.
One line:U+02AB → ʫ / ʫ / CSS \02AB (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ʫ (hex), ʫ (decimal), type ʫ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \02AB in content. There is no HTML5 named entity for U+02AB.
U+02AB (LATIN SMALL LETTER LZ DIGRAPH). Hex 02AB, decimal 683. It belongs to the IPA Extensions block and is used in phonetic transcription.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references like ʫ or ʫ when you need an entity form.
Use it in IPA or other phonetic transcription that requires this digraph character. Prefer a pasted ʫ in UTF-8 when possible. For ordinary text, write the two letters l and z separately.
HTML entities (ʫ or ʫ) go in markup. The CSS escape \02AB is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ʫ.
Typing l then z produces two characters (U+006C + U+007A). The lz digraph ʫ is one code point (U+02AB). The ls digraph ʪ is U+02AA — a different digraph. Do not substitute one for another.
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Did you know?
The lz digraph (ʫ) is Unicode U+02AB (decimal 683) — LATIN SMALL LETTER LZ DIGRAPH in the IPA Extensions block. It is a single character that looks like fused l+z, used in phonetic transcription. HTML5 has no named entity — use ʫ or ʫ. Sibling letter ʪ (U+02AA) is the ls digraph.
