HTML Entity for Uppercase G Latin Hook (ʛ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the uppercase g latin hook (ʛ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. In Unicode this is U+029B (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL G WITH HOOK)—an IPA phonetic symbol used as the capital form of hooked g in phonetic notation. It sits in the IPA Extensions block.
Render it with ʛ, ʛ, or CSS escape \029B. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In IPA it represents the voiced uvular implosive.
⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase G Latin Hook Entity
U+029BIPA Extensions
ʛHexadecimal reference
ʛDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+029B
Hex code ʛ
HTML code ʛ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \029B
Meaning Latin letter small capital G with hook
IPA use Voiced uvular implosive
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the uppercase g latin hook (ʛ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\029B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ʛ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ʛ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The uppercase g latin hook (ʛ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and the font supports IPA Extensions:
👀 Live Preview
See the uppercase g latin hook (ʛ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʛ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 029B to display the uppercase g latin hook. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʛ uses the decimal Unicode value 667 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\029B 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: ʛ. Unicode U+029B sits in IPA Extensions. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with ɢ (U+0262, uvular stop) or ɠ (U+0260, velar implosive).
Use Cases
The uppercase g latin hook (ʛ) is commonly used in:
IPA notation, pronunciation guides, and linguistic research requiring the voiced uvular implosive symbol.
International Phonetic Alphabet documentation, textbooks, and academic papers with accurate phonetic symbols.
Language research papers, documentation, and databases requiring proper IPA character representation.
Scholarly publications and phonetic analysis documents discussing implosive consonants.
Educational websites and apps that teach phonetic notation and pronunciation.
Character set demonstrations and Unicode showcases for IPA Extensions coverage.
Dictionary interfaces and pronunciation tools needing accurate phonetic glyphs.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʛorʛin HTML (no named entity exists) - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ʛ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF), e.g. Doulos SIL or Charis SIL
- Distinguish ʛ (uvular implosive) from ɢ (uvular stop) and ɠ (velar implosive)
- Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ʛ
- Substitute ɢ or ɠ when ʛ is required in IPA text
- Put CSS escape
\029Bin HTML text nodes - Use padded Unicode notation like U+0029B—the correct value is
U+029B - Use
\0029Bin CSS—the correct escape is\029B
Key Takeaways
Three references render ʛ (no named entity)
ʛ ʛFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\029BUnicode U+029B — LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL G WITH HOOK
IPA Extensions; represents the voiced uvular implosive in phonetic notation
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʛ (hex), ʛ (decimal), or \029B in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.U+029B (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL G WITH HOOK). IPA Extensions block. Hex 029B, decimal 667. Used in IPA phonetic notation for the voiced uvular implosive.ʛ or ʛ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\029B) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ʛ but in different contexts.Explore More HTML Entities!
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