When should I use the uppercase K with hook (Ƙ) in HTML?

When writing capitalized Hausa text, IPA phonetic transcriptions, African language content, linguistic resources, and any content requiring the correct representation of Ƙ at the start of words or in all-caps text.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for K hook?

HTML code (Ƙ or Ƙ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\198) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of ::before or ::after. Both produce Ƙ but in different contexts.

HTML Entity for Uppercase K Hook (Ƙ)

Q: How do I display the uppercase K with hook (Ƙ) in HTML?

Use Ƙ (hex), Ƙ (decimal), or \198 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the uppercase K with hook?

U+0198 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH HOOK) in the Latin Extended-B block. Hex 198, decimal 408. Used in Hausa and in the IPA for the voiceless velar implosive.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+0198

HTML Entity for Uppercase K Hook tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase K with hook (Ƙ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0198 in the Latin Extended-B block. It is the capital form of ƙ and is used in Hausa (West Africa) and in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to represent the voiceless velar implosive. The hook below the letter K distinguishes it from plain K.

Render it with Ƙ, Ƙ, or CSS escape \198. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase K Hook Entity

Unicode U+0198

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code Ƙ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code Ƙ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0198
Hex code       &#x198;
HTML code      &#408;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \198
Meaning        Latin capital letter K with hook
Related        U+0199 = ƙ (lowercase pair)
               U+004B = K (plain uppercase)
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the uppercase K hook (Ƙ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\198";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x198;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#408;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase K hook (Ƙ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B glyphs:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase K hook (Ƙ) in Hausa and phonetic contexts:

Large glyphƘ

Case pairƘ (uppercase) / ƙ (lowercase)

HausaCapital letter in the Hausa alphabet (Nigeria, Niger, West Africa)

IPAVoiceless velar implosive (Ƙ)

Not the same asK (U+004B) or Ķ (K with cedilla)

Numeric refsƘ Ƙ \198

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

Ƙ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 198 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

Ƙ uses the decimal Unicode value 408 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\198 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: Ƙ. Unicode U+0198 sits in Latin Extended-B. Lowercase pair: U+0199 (ƙ). Prefer the precomposed character over K + combining hook. Do not confuse with plain K (U+004B), Ķ (K cedilla), or Ǩ (K caron).

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Use Cases

The uppercase K hook (Ƙ) is commonly used in:

🇪🇬 Hausa language

Capital letter in the Hausa alphabet, used at the start of words and in all-caps text.

📜 IPA transcription

International Phonetic Alphabet symbol for the voiceless velar implosive in capital form.

🌎 African languages

Websites, dictionaries, and educational content for Hausa and related languages.

🔤 Linguistics

Academic papers and resources on implosive consonants and phonological notation.

🌐 Internationalization

Websites and apps supporting Hausa or IPA with proper encoding and display.

♿ Accessibility

Correct Unicode ensures screen readers handle Ƙ properly in Hausa and phonetic content.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When generating linguistic markup, using Ƙ or Ƙ ensures correct output.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use U+0198 (Ƙ) for K with hook; use U+004B for plain K when semantics matter
Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type Ƙ directly in UTF-8 source
Link to the lowercase pair ƙ (U+0199) when documenting case forms
Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B for Hausa and IPA text
Prefer the precomposed character over K + combining hook mark

Don’t

Substitute plain K when Ƙ is required for correct Hausa or IPA notation
Confuse Ƙ (K with hook) with Ķ (K cedilla) or Ǩ (K caron)
Expect a named HTML entity like &Khook;—none exists for U+0198
Use U+00198 or CSS \00198—the correct code is U+0198 and \198
Put CSS escape \198 in HTML text nodes

Key Takeaways

Three references render Ƙ; no named entity exists

Ƙ Ƙ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\198

Unicode U+0198 — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH HOOK

Lowercase pair is U+0199 (ƙ, k with hook)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the uppercase K with hook (Ƙ) in HTML?

Use Ƙ (hex), Ƙ (decimal), or \198 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for Ƙ.

What is the Unicode value for the uppercase K with hook?

U+0198 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH HOOK). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 198, decimal 408. Used in Hausa and in the IPA for the voiceless velar implosive.

When should I use the uppercase K with hook in HTML?

When writing capitalized Hausa text, IPA phonetic transcriptions, African language content, linguistic and phonological resources, and any content requiring the correct representation of Ƙ at word start or in all-caps text.

What is the difference between Ƙ and regular K?

Ƙ (U+0198) is the capital letter K with a hook below, used in Hausa and IPA for the voiceless velar implosive. K (U+004B) is the standard uppercase K. They are distinct Unicode characters used in different orthographic and phonetic contexts.

Why is there no named HTML entity for the K with hook?

Named HTML entities cover a limited set of characters. Ƙ is in Latin Extended-B and uses numeric codes (hex or decimal) or a CSS escape. Despite informal references to &Khook;, no such named entity exists in the HTML specification.

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