HTML Entity for Uppercase H Latin (ʜ)

Beginner
⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+029C
HTML Entity for Uppercase H Latin tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase h latin (ʜ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. In Unicode this is U+029C (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL H)—an IPA phonetic symbol used as the capital form of h in phonetic notation. It sits in the IPA Extensions block.

Render it with ʜ, ʜ, or CSS escape \029C. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In IPA it represents the voiceless epiglottal fricative.

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase H Latin Entity

Unicode U+029C

IPA Extensions

Hex Code ʜ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ʜ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+029C
Hex code       ʜ
HTML code      ʜ
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \029C
Meaning        Latin letter small capital H
IPA use        Voiceless epiglottal fricative
Block          IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the uppercase h latin (ʜ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\029C";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x029C;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#668;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase h latin (ʜ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and the font supports IPA Extensions:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase h latin (ʜ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:

Large glyphʜ
IPA meaningVoiceless epiglottal fricative (International Phonetic Alphabet)
Unicode nameLATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL H (used as IPA capital H)
Not the same asplain H (U+0048)  |  h (U+0068)  |  Ĥ (H circumflex)
Numeric refs&#x029C; &#668; \029C

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x029C; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 029C to display the uppercase h latin. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#668; uses the decimal Unicode value 668 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\029C is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ʜ. Unicode U+029C sits in IPA Extensions. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with plain H (U+0048) or h (U+0068).

✅

Use Cases

The uppercase h latin (ʜ) is commonly used in:

🎤 Phonetic transcription

IPA notation, pronunciation guides, and linguistic research requiring the voiceless epiglottal fricative symbol.

📚 IPA notation

International Phonetic Alphabet documentation, textbooks, and academic papers with accurate phonetic symbols.

📚 Linguistic content

Language research papers, documentation, and databases requiring proper IPA character representation.

📄 Academic papers

Scholarly publications and phonetic analysis documents discussing epiglottal consonants.

📖 Language learning

Educational websites and apps that teach phonetic notation and pronunciation.

📖 Dictionary entries

Dictionary interfaces and pronunciation tools needing accurate phonetic glyphs.

⚙ Font testing

Character set demonstrations and Unicode showcases for IPA Extensions coverage.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#668; or &#x029C; in HTML (no named entity exists)
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ʜ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF), e.g. Doulos SIL or Charis SIL
  • Distinguish ʜ (IPA small capital H) from plain H (U+0048) and h (U+0068)
  • Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency

Don’t

  • Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ʜ
  • Substitute plain H or h when ʜ is required in IPA text
  • Put CSS escape \029C in HTML text nodes
  • Use padded Unicode notation like U+0029C—the correct value is U+029C
  • Use \0029C in CSS—the correct escape is \029C

Key Takeaways

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Three references render ʜ (no named entity)

&#x029C; &#668;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\029C
3

Unicode U+029C — LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL H

4

IPA Extensions; represents the voiceless epiglottal fricative in phonetic notation

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x029C; (hex), &#668; (decimal), or \029C in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.
U+029C (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL H). IPA Extensions block. Hex 029C, decimal 668. Used in IPA phonetic notation for the voiceless epiglottal fricative.
In phonetic transcriptions, IPA notation, linguistic content, academic texts, language learning materials, and any content requiring the IPA small capital H glyph.
HTML code (&#668; or &#x029C;) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\029C) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ʜ but in different contexts.
ʜ is a small capital H, visually distinct from regular uppercase H and lowercase h. In IPA it represents the voiceless epiglottal fricative—a specific phonetic sound, not the ordinary English “h” sound. This distinction matters for accurate phonetic representation in linguistic studies.

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