HTML Entity for R with Fishhook (ɾ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+027E

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Definition

What Is R with Fishhook?

R with fishhook (ɾ) is the IPA Extensions character at Unicode U+027E (LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK). It is the IPA symbol for the alveolar tap or flap (a single-tap “r”, as in Spanish pero). There is no named HTML entity. Despite the legacy URL slug uppercase-j-fishhook, this is a lowercase IPA letter — not an uppercase J.

Remember

Character     ɾ
Unicode       U+027E
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x027E;
Decimal       &#638;
CSS escape    \027E
Not the same  r · ɺ · ɽ · J

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ɾ. Prefer ɾ in HTML markup. Do not confuse it with r with turned leg (U+027A) or plain r.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Hex entity	`ɾ`	HTML markup (best default)
Decimal entity	`ɾ`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\027E`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`ɾ`	UTF-8 HTML text
Named entity	None	Use hex or decimal instead
IPA role	Alveolar tap / flap	Phonetic transcription

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
IPA alveolar tap / flap	`ɾ` or `ɾ`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\027E"`
Plain Latin r	Type `r` (U+0072)
Alveolar lateral flap	Use `ɺ` (U+027A)
Retroflex flap (r with tail)	Use `ɽ` (U+027D)

See it

Live Preview

ɾ in IPA context, compared with related look-alikes.

IPA example Spanish pero → /pɛɾo/

Large glyph ɾ

vs look-alikes ɾ | ɺ | ɽ | r

With entities Hex: ɾ | Decimal: ɾ

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows r with fishhook with hex, decimal, typed character, and CSS escape. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Typed + CSS

Four ways to produce ɾ, plus a short IPA example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>R with Fishhook (ɾ)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\027E";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x027E;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#638;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ɾ</p>
  <p>IPA: pero /p&#x025B;&#x027E;o/</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex / decimal: U+027E → ɾ or ɾ. The browser turns either into ɾ.

2. Typed: in a UTF-8 document you can paste ɾ directly — same glyph, no entity.

3. CSS: use \027E in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ɾ after the paragraph text.

4. IPA example: Spanish pero is often transcribed /pɛɾo/ — open e (U+025B) plus the alveolar tap (U+027E).

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with r with fishhook.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a name for ɾ. Use ɾ or ɾ.

Slug

Not an uppercase J

The path /uppercase-j-fishhook is a legacy slug. The glyph is lowercase IPA ɾ (U+027E).

Not the lateral flap

U+027A (ɺ) is r with turned leg — a different IPA symbol. See lowercase R reverse long leg.

Fonts

Need IPA font coverage

Some fonts omit U+027E. Prefer fonts that cover IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF), such as Noto Sans or Charis SIL.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\027E belongs in CSS strings. ɾ / ɾ belong in HTML.

Plain r

Not a substitute for plain r

Do not use ɾ for ordinary spelling of r. Reserve it for phonetic transcription.

Compatibility

Browser Support

R with fishhook (U+027E) and its entity forms (ɾ, ɾ, CSS \\027E) are supported in all mainstream browsers when the page is UTF-8 and the font covers IPA Extensions.

✓ Universal support

R with Fishhook (ɾ)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same Unicode code point everywhere.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+027E / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ɾ in HTML text. Use ɾ as an equivalent, and \\027E only inside CSS content. Glyph display depends on IPA font coverage.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this letter is U+027E (decimal 638) — glyph ɾ.
HTML: use ɾ / ɾ — no named entity.
CSS: use \027E inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ɾ ≠ ɺ ≠ plain r · URL slug ≠ uppercase J.

One line: U+027E → ɾ / ɾ / CSS \027E (IPA alveolar tap; no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Use ɾ (hex), ɾ (decimal), or the CSS escape \027E in content. You can also type ɾ directly in UTF-8 HTML. There is no named HTML entity for U+027E.

What is the Unicode value for r with fishhook?

U+027E (LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK). Hex 027E, decimal 638. It belongs to IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF) and marks the alveolar tap or flap.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+027E?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use ɾ or ɾ instead.

Is this an uppercase J?

No. Despite the legacy URL /html/entity/uppercase-j-fishhook, the character is lowercase IPA r with fishhook (U+027E), not a capital J.

How is U+027E different from U+027A?

U+027E (ɾ) is the alveolar tap/flap (Spanish pero). U+027A (ɺ) is r with turned leg — the alveolar lateral flap (often used for Japanese ら). They look similar but are different IPA symbols.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+027E?

HTML entities (ɾ or ɾ) go in markup. The CSS escape \027E is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ɾ.

Did you know?

R with fishhook is Unicode U+027E (decimal 638) — glyph ɾ (LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK) in IPA Extensions. HTML5 has no named entity — use ɾ / ɾ. It is the IPA symbol for the alveolar tap or flap (Spanish pero). The URL slug is legacy — this is not an uppercase J.

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