HTML Entity for Uppercase R Latin (ʀ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the uppercase r latin (ʀ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. In Unicode this is U+0280 (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R)—an IPA phonetic symbol used as the capital form of r in phonetic notation. It sits in the IPA Extensions block.
Render it with ʀ, ʀ, or CSS escape \0280. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In IPA it represents the voiced uvular trill. Do not confuse with ʁ (uvular fricative) or ͬ (combining Latin small letter r).
⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase R Latin Entity
U+0280IPA Extensions
ʀHexadecimal reference
ʀDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0280
Hex code ʀ
HTML code ʀ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \0280
Meaning Latin letter small capital R
IPA use Voiced uvular trill
Related U+0281 = ʁ (uvular fricative)
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the uppercase r latin (ʀ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\0280";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ʀ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ʀ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The uppercase r latin (ʀ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and the font supports IPA Extensions:
👀 Live Preview
See the uppercase r latin (ʀ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʀ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0280 to display the uppercase r latin. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʀ uses the decimal Unicode value 640 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\0280 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: ʀ. Unicode U+0280 sits in IPA Extensions. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with plain R (U+0052), ʁ (uvular fricative), or the combining mark ͬ (U+036C).
Use Cases
The uppercase r latin (ʀ) is commonly used in:
IPA notation, pronunciation guides, and linguistic research requiring the voiced uvular trill.
International Phonetic Alphabet documentation, textbooks, and academic papers with accurate consonant symbols.
Language research papers, documentation, and databases requiring proper IPA character representation.
Scholarly publications and phonetic analysis documents discussing uvular consonants.
Educational websites and apps that teach phonetic notation and pronunciation of uvular sounds.
Dictionary interfaces and pronunciation tools needing accurate phonetic glyphs.
Character set demonstrations and Unicode showcases for IPA Extensions coverage.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʀorʀin HTML (no named entity exists) - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ʀ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF), e.g. Doulos SIL or Charis SIL
- Distinguish ʀ (IPA small capital R) from plain
R(U+0052) and ʁ (uvular fricative) - Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ʀ
- Substitute plain
Rorrwhen ʀ is required in IPA text - Confuse ʀ (uvular trill) with ʁ (uvular fricative)
- Confuse ʀ with ͬ (combining Latin small letter r, U+036C)
- Put CSS escape
\0280in HTML text nodes
Key Takeaways
Three references render ʀ (no named entity)
ʀ ʀFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\0280Unicode U+0280 — LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R
IPA Extensions; represents the voiced uvular trill in phonetic notation
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʀ (hex), ʀ (decimal), or \0280 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.U+0280 (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R). IPA Extensions block. Hex 0280, decimal 640. Used in IPA phonetic notation for the voiced uvular trill.ʀ or ʀ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\0280) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ʀ but in different contexts.R and lowercase r. In IPA it represents the voiced uvular trill—a specific phonetic sound, not the ordinary letter R. Do not confuse with ʁ (uvular fricative) or ͬ (combining Latin small letter r, U+036C).Explore More HTML Entities!
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