HTML Entity for Uppercase I Latin (ɪ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the uppercase i latin (ɪ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. In Unicode this is U+026A (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL I)—an IPA phonetic symbol used as the capital form of i in phonetic notation. It sits in the IPA Extensions block.
Render it with ɪ, ɪ, or CSS escape \026A. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In IPA it represents the near-close near-front unrounded vowel (as in English “kit”).
⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase I Latin Entity
U+026AIPA Extensions
ɪHexadecimal reference
ɪDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+026A
Hex code ɪ
HTML code ɪ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \026A
Meaning Latin letter small capital I
IPA use Near-close near-front unrounded vowel
Example ship [ʃɪp]
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the uppercase i latin (ɪ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\026A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ɪ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ɪ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The uppercase i latin (ɪ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and the font supports IPA Extensions:
👀 Live Preview
See the uppercase i latin (ɪ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ɪ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 026A to display the uppercase i latin. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ɪ uses the decimal Unicode value 618 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\026A 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: ɪ. Unicode U+026A sits in IPA Extensions. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with plain I (U+0049), i (U+0069), or Latin Iota Ɩ (U+0196).
Use Cases
The uppercase i latin (ɪ) is commonly used in:
IPA notation, pronunciation guides, and linguistic research requiring the near-close near-front unrounded vowel.
International Phonetic Alphabet documentation, textbooks, and academic papers with accurate vowel symbols.
Language research papers, documentation, and databases requiring proper IPA character representation.
Scholarly publications and phonetic analysis documents discussing vowel systems.
Educational websites and apps that teach phonetic notation and pronunciation (e.g. kit, ship).
Dictionary interfaces and pronunciation tools needing accurate phonetic glyphs.
Character set demonstrations and Unicode showcases for IPA Extensions coverage.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ɪorɪin HTML (no named entity exists) - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ɪ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF), e.g. Doulos SIL or Charis SIL
- Distinguish ɪ (IPA small capital I) from plain
I(U+0049) andi(U+0069) - Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ɪ
- Substitute plain
Ioriwhen ɪ is required in IPA text - Put CSS escape
\026Ain HTML text nodes - Use padded Unicode notation like U+0026A—the correct value is
U+026A - Use
\0026Ain CSS—the correct escape is\026A
Key Takeaways
Three references render ɪ (no named entity)
ɪ ɪFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\026AUnicode U+026A — LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL I
IPA Extensions; represents the near-close near-front unrounded vowel in phonetic notation
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ɪ (hex), ɪ (decimal), or \026A in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.U+026A (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL I). IPA Extensions block. Hex 026A, decimal 618. Used in IPA phonetic notation for the near-close near-front unrounded vowel.ɪ or ɪ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\026A) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ɪ but in different contexts.I and lowercase i. In IPA it represents the near-close near-front unrounded vowel (as in English “kit”)—a specific phonetic sound, not the ordinary letter I. This distinction matters for accurate phonetic representation in linguistic studies.Explore More HTML Entities!
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