HTML Entity for R with Fishhook (ɾ)

Q: How do I display the r with fishhook (ɾ) in HTML?

Use ɾ (hex), ɾ (decimal), or \27E in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ɾ. In UTF-8 you can also type ɾ directly.

Q: What is the Unicode value for r with fishhook?

U+027E (LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK) in the IPA Extensions block. Hex 027E, decimal 638. It is the IPA symbol for the alveolar tap or flap.

Q: When should I use the HTML entity for r with fishhook?

When displaying IPA transcriptions for Spanish intervocalic r, Korean, Austronesian languages, linguistic dictionaries, language-learning content, or documentation about this character. In UTF-8 pages you can type ɾ directly.

Q: What's the difference between ɾ and ɺ in IPA?

ɾ (U+027E) is the alveolar tap or flap—used in Spanish pero and many languages. ɺ (U+027A) is r with turned leg—the alveolar lateral flap used in Japanese ら. They represent different IPA symbols despite similar appearance.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+027E

HTML Entity for R with Fishhook tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the r with fishhook (ɾ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This is the IPA symbol for the alveolar tap or flap—a single-tap “r” sound found in Spanish (e.g. “pero” /pɛɾo/), Korean, and many Austronesian languages. The character is U+027E in the IPA Extensions block. Despite the legacy URL slug, this is a lowercase IPA letter, not an uppercase J.

Render it with ɾ, ɾ, or CSS escape \27E. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ɾ directly.

⚡ Quick Reference — R with Fishhook Entity

Unicode U+027E

IPA Extensions

Hex Code ɾ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ɾ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+027E
Hex code       &#x027E;
HTML code      &#638;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \27E
Meaning        Latin small letter r with fishhook
IPA use        Alveolar tap or flap
Related        U+027B = ɻ (retroflex approximant)
               U+027A = ɺ (r with turned leg)
               U+0279 = ɹ (turned r)
               U+027D = ɽ (r with tail)
Block          IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the r with fishhook (ɾ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\27E";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x027E;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#638;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The r with fishhook (ɾ) is supported in all modern browsers as part of IPA Extensions:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the r with fishhook (ɾ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:

Large glyphɾ

IPA meaningAlveolar tap or flap (single-tap “r”)

ExampleSpanish pero → /pɛɾo/ | Korean alveolar tap

Unicode blockIPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)

Not the same asɺ (lateral flap) | ɻ (retroflex) | ɹ (turned r) | r (plain r)

Numeric refsɾ ɾ \27E

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

ɾ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 027E to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

ɾ uses the decimal Unicode value 638 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\27E 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: ɾ. Unicode U+027E sits in IPA Extensions. Do not confuse with ɺ (alveolar lateral flap) or ɻ (retroflex approximant).

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Use Cases

The r with fishhook (ɾ) is commonly used in:

🎤 IPA Transcription

The standard IPA symbol for the alveolar tap or flap in Spanish, Korean, and many Austronesian and African languages.

📚 Language Learning

Spanish pronunciation guides, Korean phonology courses, and apps teaching tap vs. trill distinctions.

📐 Typography

When a font or design includes this IPA character for linguistic or decorative use. Use the entity to output it in HTML or CSS.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When building HTML from phonetic databases or linguistic APIs, using ɾ or ɾ guarantees correct output.

📜 Academic Writing

Linguistics papers, phonology textbooks, and speech-science documentation referencing the alveolar tap.

♿ Accessibility

Using the correct character (U+027E) ensures assistive technologies handle phonetic content correctly.

🎨 CSS Generated Content

Using \27E in the CSS content property to insert ɾ via pseudo-elements.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type ɾ directly in UTF-8 source
Use ɾ for alveolar tap/flap, not ɺ (alveolar lateral flap) or ɻ (retroflex)
Use numeric references (ɾ or ɾ) when escaping is required
Use \27E in CSS content when generating the symbol via pseudo-elements
Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL)

Don’t

Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ɾ
Confuse ɾ with ɺ (ɺ, alveolar lateral flap) or ɻ (retroflex approximant)
Label this as uppercase J or ɺ—the correct glyph is ɾ (U+027E)
Use U+0027E or CSS \0027E—the correct code is U+027E and \27E
Put CSS escape \27E in HTML text nodes

Key Takeaways

Three references render ɾ (no named entity)

ɾ ɾ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\27E

Unicode U+027E — LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK

IPA alveolar tap/flap; Spanish /pɛɾo/ (pero)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the r with fishhook (ɾ) in HTML?

Use ɾ (hex), ɾ (decimal), or \27E in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ɾ. In UTF-8 you can also type ɾ directly.

What is the Unicode value for r with fishhook?

U+027E (LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK). IPA Extensions block. Hex 027E, decimal 638. It is the IPA symbol for the alveolar tap or flap.

When should I use the HTML entity for r with fishhook?

When displaying IPA transcriptions for Spanish, Korean, Austronesian languages, linguistic dictionaries, language-learning content, or documentation. In UTF-8 pages you can type ɾ directly.

Is there a named HTML entity for r with fishhook?

No. There is no named HTML entity for r with fishhook (ɾ). Use numeric codes ɾ or ɾ, or the CSS entity \27E. In UTF-8 pages you can type ɾ directly.

What’s the difference between ɾ and ɺ in IPA?

ɾ (U+027E) is the alveolar tap or flap—used in Spanish “pero” and many languages. ɺ (U+027A) is r with turned leg—the alveolar lateral flap in Japanese ら. They are distinct IPA symbols despite similar shapes.

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