Uppercase C Stretched (ʗ) is the IPA Extensions character at Unicode U+0297 (LATIN LETTER STRETCHED C). There is no named HTML entity. Use hex or decimal codes for IPA transcription and phonetic notation.
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Character ʗ
Unicode U+0297
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ʗ
Decimal ʗ
CSS escape \0297
Not the same C · Ɔ (open O) · Ȼ (C stroke)
Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ʗ. Prefer ʗ in HTML markup. For open O see uppercase C reverse; for C with stroke see uppercase C stroke.
Built with Hex: ʗ
Built with Decimal: ʗ
Built with CSS: ʗ
Typed: ʗ
Compare: C / ʗ / Ɔ
How It Works
1. Hex:ʗ inserts Unicode U+0297 → ʗ. Prefer this when there is no named entity.
2. Decimal: same code point as 663 → ʗ. Same visual as hex.
3. CSS: use \0297 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ʗ.
4. Typed: paste ʗ in a UTF-8 document, or write Compare: C / ʗ / Ɔ.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Uppercase C Stretched.
Named
No named entity
Do not invent names like &Cstretched;. Use ʗ or ʗ only.
Look-alikes
ʗ ≠ C ≠ Ɔ
Stretched C is ʗ. Plain Latin is C. Open O is Ɔ. Match the phonetic symbol you need.
IPA
Phonetic use
This letter lives in IPA Extensions. Prefer IPA-capable fonts when the glyph must render clearly.
Fonts
Glyph coverage
IPA Extensions coverage varies. Prefer fonts with phonetic support and test on mobile.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\0297 belongs in CSS. ʗ / ʗ belong in HTML. Keep the leading zero in \0297.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ʗ, not ʗ.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Uppercase C Stretched (U+0297) and its entity forms (ʗ, ʗ, CSS \\0297) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.
✓ Universal encoding
Uppercase C Stretched (ʗ)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ʗ directly in UTF-8 HTML. Prefer ʗ. No named entity exists.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes*
U+0297Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ʗ for readable HTML. Use \\0297 only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with plain C or open O (U+0186).
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this symbol is U+0297 (decimal 663) — Latin letter stretched C.
HTML: use ʗ or ʗ — there is no named entity.
CSS: use \0297 inside content for generated phonetic text.
Watch out: not the same as plain C, open O Ɔ, or C stroke Ȼ.
One line:U+0297 → ʗ / ʗ / CSS \0297 (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ʗ (hex), ʗ (decimal), or the CSS escape \0297 in the content property. All render ʗ. Prefer ʗ for readable markup. There is no named HTML entity.
U+0297 (LATIN LETTER STRETCHED C). Hex 0297, decimal 663. It belongs to IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF). There is no named HTML entity.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+0297. Use ʗ or ʗ instead.
U+0297 is the IPA stretched C. Plain C is U+0043. U+0186 is open O (C reverse). U+023B is Latin capital C with stroke.
Use it for IPA transcription, phonetic notation, and linguistics content that needs the stretched C symbol — not as a substitute for plain C.
HTML entities (ʗ or ʗ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0297 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ʗ.
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Did you know?
Uppercase C Stretched is Unicode U+0297 (decimal 663) — glyph ʗ (LATIN LETTER STRETCHED C) in IPA Extensions. There is no named HTML entity — use ʗ or ʗ. Prefer it for phonetic / IPA transcription. Do not confuse it with plain C, open O (U+0186), or C with stroke (U+023B).
