Closed reversed open E (ɞ) is the Unicode character at U+025E in IPA Extensions. Official name: LATIN SMALL LETTER CLOSED REVERSED OPEN E — an IPA vowel symbol. The URL says “uppercase,” but Unicode classifies it as a small letter.
Remember
Character ɞ
Unicode U+025E
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ɞ
Decimal ɞ
CSS escape \025E
Not the same ɛ · ɜ · Ɛ
Prefer ɞ or ɞ in HTML markup. You can also type ɞ in UTF-8. Use it in phonetic transcription, not as a stand-in for Latin E or Ê.
Using Hex Code: ɞ
Using HTML Code: ɞ
Using CSS Entity: ɞ
Typed directly: ɞ
IPA: ɞ
How It Works
1. Hex:U+025E → ɞ in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.
2. Decimal: same code point as 606 → ɞ. Same glyph as hex.
3. CSS: use \025E in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ɞ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: paste ɞ in a UTF-8 page. lang="und" marks the IPA token as undetermined language.
5. No named entity: HTML5 does not define a name for U+025E — use numeric references or type the character.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with U+025E.
Slug
URL says “uppercase” — Unicode says small
This path includes “uppercase,” but U+025E is LATIN SMALL LETTER CLOSED REVERSED OPEN E. It is an IPA symbol, not a capital E.
vs ɛ
Not open E
ɛ (U+025B) is the open E. ɞ is the closed reversed form — they are different IPA vowels.
vs Ɛ
Not capital open E
Ɛ (U+0190) is the capital open E. Do not use it when the transcription needs ɞ.
Named
No named HTML entity
There is no named entity for U+025E. Use ɞ or ɞ.
Fonts
Needs IPA font coverage
Many UI fonts omit IPA Extensions. Prefer a stack that includes an IPA-capable font if the glyph must always show.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\025E belongs in CSS strings. ɞ / ɞ belong in HTML.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Closed reversed open E (U+025E) and its entity forms (ɞ, ɞ, CSS \\025E) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on IPA font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Closed Reversed Open E (ɞ)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+025E / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ɞ or ɞ in HTML. Use \\025E only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: closed reversed open E is U+025E (decimal 606) — glyph ɞ.
HTML: no named entity — use ɞ / ɞ / type ɞ.
CSS: use \025E inside content for generated text.
Meaning:ɞ is an IPA small letter — not ɛ (open E), not Ɛ (capital open E).
One line:U+025E → ɞ / ɞ / CSS \025E (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ɞ (hex), ɞ (decimal), type ɞ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \025E in content. There is no named HTML entity.
U+025E (LATIN SMALL LETTER CLOSED REVERSED OPEN E). Hex 025E, decimal 606. It belongs to IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF).
No. Use numeric references ɞ or ɞ, or type ɞ in UTF-8.
No. Despite the page URL, Unicode names it a small letter. It is an IPA symbol, not a capital E.
No. ɞ is closed reversed open E. ɛ (U+025B) is open E. Ɛ (U+0190) is the capital open E.
HTML entities (ɞ or ɞ) go in markup. The CSS escape \025E goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
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Did you know?
Closed reversed open E is Unicode U+025E (decimal 606) — glyph ɞ in IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF). Official name: LATIN SMALL LETTER CLOSED REVERSED OPEN E. HTML5 has no named entity — use ɞ or ɞ. The URL says “uppercase,” but Unicode classifies this as a small letter. Do not confuse with open E U+025B (ɛ) or capital open E U+0190 (Ɛ).
