Reversed open E with hook (ɝ) is the Unicode character at U+025D in IPA Extensions. Official name: LATIN SMALL LETTER REVERSED OPEN E WITH HOOK — an IPA symbol for rhotic vowels. The URL says “uppercase,” but Unicode classifies it as a small letter.
Remember
Character ɝ
Unicode U+025D
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ɝ
Decimal ɝ
CSS escape \025D
Not the same ɜ · ɛ · ɞ
Prefer ɝ or ɝ in HTML markup. You can also type ɝ in UTF-8. Use it in phonetic transcription when you need the hooked (rhotic) form, not plain ɜ.
Using Hex Code: ɝ
Using HTML Code: ɝ
Using CSS Entity: ɝ
Typed directly: ɝ
IPA: ɝ
How It Works
1. Hex:U+025D → ɝ in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.
2. Decimal: same code point as 605 → ɝ. Same glyph as hex.
3. CSS: use \025D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ɝ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: paste ɝ 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+025D — use numeric references or type the character.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with U+025D.
Slug
URL says “uppercase” — Unicode says small
This path includes “uppercase,” but U+025D is LATIN SMALL LETTER REVERSED OPEN E WITH HOOK. It is an IPA symbol, not a capital E.
vs ɜ
Not the plain reversed form
ɜ (U+025C) has no hook. Use ɝ only when you need the rhotic hooked glyph.
vs ɛ
Not open E
ɛ (U+025B) faces the other way and has no hook. Different IPA vowels.
Named
No named HTML entity
There is no named entity for U+025D. Use ɝ or ɝ.
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
\025D belongs in CSS strings. ɝ / ɝ belong in HTML.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Reversed open E with hook (U+025D) and its entity forms (ɝ, ɝ, CSS \\025D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on IPA font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Reversed Open E with Hook (ɝ)
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+025D / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ɝ or ɝ in HTML. Use \\025D only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: reversed open E with hook is U+025D (decimal 605) — glyph ɝ.
HTML: no named entity — use ɝ / ɝ / type ɝ.
CSS: use \025D inside content for generated text.
Meaning:ɝ is the rhotic hooked form — not plain ɜ (U+025C).
One line:U+025D → ɝ / ɝ / CSS \025D (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ɝ (hex), ɝ (decimal), type ɝ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \025D in content. There is no named HTML entity.
U+025D (LATIN SMALL LETTER REVERSED OPEN E WITH HOOK). Hex 025D, decimal 605. It belongs to IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF).
No. Use numeric references ɝ or ɝ, or type ɝ in UTF-8.
No. Despite the page URL, Unicode names it a small letter. It is an IPA rhotic-vowel symbol, not a capital E.
No. ɝ adds a hook (rhotic). ɜ (U+025C) is the reversed open E without the hook.
HTML entities (ɝ or ɝ) go in markup. The CSS escape \025D goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
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Did you know?
Reversed open E with hook is Unicode U+025D (decimal 605) — glyph ɝ in IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF). Official name: LATIN SMALL LETTER REVERSED OPEN E WITH HOOK. HTML5 has no named entity — use ɝ or ɝ. The URL says “uppercase,” but Unicode classifies this as a small letter used for rhotic vowels. Do not confuse with reversed open E U+025C (ɜ) without the hook.
