HTML Entity for Schwa Latin Subscript (ₔ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Latin subscript small letter schwa (ₔ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2094 (LATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER SCHWA) in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F)—a subscript schwa glyph used in phonetic transcriptions and specialized linguistic notation.
Render it with ₔ, ₔ, or CSS escape \2094. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ₔ with the standard IPA schwa ə (U+0259) or subscript x ₓ (U+2093).
⚡ Quick Reference — Schwa Latin Subscript
U+2094Superscripts and Subscripts
ₔHexadecimal reference
ₔDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
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Unicode U+2094
Hex code ₔ
HTML code ₔ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2094
Meaning Latin subscript small letter schwa
Block Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F)
Related U+0259 = schwa (ə / IPA)
U+2093 = subscript x (ₓ)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Latin subscript small letter schwa (ₔ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2094";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Schwa Subscript (hex): ₔ</p>
<p>Schwa Subscript (decimal): ₔ</p>
<p id="point">Schwa Subscript (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Schwa Latin Subscript character (ₔ) is supported in modern browsers when fonts include Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F):
👀 Live Preview
See ₔ rendered live in phonetic and linguistic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ₔ uses Unicode hexadecimal 2094 to display ₔ in HTML markup.
Decimal HTML Code
ₔ uses decimal Unicode value 8340 for the same character.
CSS Entity
\2094 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ₔ. Unicode U+2094 (LATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER SCHWA). No named entity.
Use Cases
The Schwa Latin Subscript character (ₔ) commonly appears in:
IPA transcriptions and pronunciation guides with subscript schwa notation.
Academic papers, research documents, and comparative language studies.
Dictionary entries and language reference materials.
Language learning resources and linguistic tutorials.
Journal articles and scholarly publications on phonology.
Unicode and HTML entity reference pages for subscript letters.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ₔorₔin HTML (no named entity) - Choose a font with good IPA and subscript coverage (e.g. Charis SIL, Doulos SIL)
- Use ə (U+0259) for standard baseline IPA schwa when subscript is not required
- Declare UTF-8 with
<meta charset="utf-8"> - Keep one numeric method (hex or decimal) consistent per document
Don’t
- Confuse ₔ (subscript schwa) with ə (baseline IPA schwa)
- Use
<sub>with ə as a substitute when ₔ is the required glyph - Expect a named HTML entity for U+2094
- Put CSS escape
\2094in HTML text nodes - Assume every system font renders ₔ clearly at small sizes
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS insert ₔ
ₔ ₔFor CSS, use \2094 in the content property
Unicode U+2094 — LATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER SCHWA
No named entity—use hex or decimal
Not the same as ə (IPA schwa)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ₔ (hex), ₔ (decimal), or \2094 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. In UTF-8 you can also type ₔ directly.U+2094 (LATIN SUBSCRIPT SMALL LETTER SCHWA). Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). Hex 2094, decimal 8340.U+2094 (ₔ) is a subscript schwa—a dedicated glyph below the baseline. U+0259 (ə) is the standard IPA schwa on the baseline. Use ə for normal IPA; use ₔ when your notation system requires the subscript form.ₔ or ₔ) go in markup. The CSS escape \2094 belongs in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ₔ.Explore More HTML Entities!
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