HTML Entity for Ts Digraph (ʦ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Ts digraph symbol (ʦ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+02A6 (LATIN SMALL LETTER TS DIGRAPH) in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)—a phonetic digraph representing the voiceless alveolar affricate (as in the “ts” in cats).
Render it with ʦ, ʦ, or CSS escape \02A6. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ʦ with ʧ (tesh digraph, U+02A7) or ʨ (tc digraph with curl, U+02A8)—adjacent IPA Extension letters with different values.
⚡ Quick Reference — Ts Digraph
U+02A6IPA Extensions
ʦHexadecimal reference
ʦDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+02A6
Hex code ʦ
HTML code ʦ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \02A6
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)
Official name LATIN SMALL LETTER TS DIGRAPHComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Ts digraph symbol (ʦ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\02A6";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Hexadecimal: ʦ</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: ʦ</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Ts digraph symbol renders in modern browsers when fonts include IPA Extensions glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Ts digraph symbol (ʦ) in phonetic context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʦ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 02A6 to display the Ts digraph symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʦ uses the decimal Unicode value 678 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\02A6 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ʦ. Unicode U+02A6 in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). No named entity. Previous: True. Next: Tugrik Sign.
Use Cases
The Ts digraph symbol (ʦ) commonly appears in:
Research papers and language analysis documentation.
Speech analysis and phonetics textbooks.
Language learning materials and pronunciation guides.
International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions.
Scholarly articles on phonetic and linguistic topics.
Pronunciation tools and interactive language content.
Online dictionaries and pronunciation resources.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʦorʦfor the digraph glyph - Choose IPA-capable fonts (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL) for reliable rendering
- Set
charset="UTF-8"on all HTML documents - Add glosses or tooltips explaining the phonetic value
- Test across browsers and devices without IPA font support
Don’t
- Confuse ʦ with ʧ (tesh digraph) or ʨ (tc digraph with curl)
- Assume every font includes IPA Extensions characters
- Put CSS escape
\02A6directly in HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity for U+02A6—use numeric references
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u02A6instead)
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ʦ
ʦ ʦFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\02A6Unicode U+02A6 — LATIN SMALL LETTER TS DIGRAPH
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
Part of IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF) for phonetic notation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʦ (hex), ʦ (decimal), or \02A6 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ʦ.U+02A6 (LATIN SMALL LETTER TS DIGRAPH). IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF). Hex 02A6, decimal 678. Represents a voiceless alveolar affricate in IPA.ʦ or ʦ) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \02A6 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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