HTML Entity for Uppercase R Reverse Latin (ʁ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the uppercase r reverse latin (ʁ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. In Unicode this is U+0281 (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R WITH HOOK) in the IPA Extensions block. In IPA it denotes the voiced uvular fricative—the uvular “r” heard in French, Standard German, and many other languages.
Render it with ʁ, ʁ, or CSS escape \0281. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with ʀ (uvular trill) or ɹ (turned r / alveolar approximant).
⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase R Reverse Latin Entity
U+0281IPA Extensions
ʁHexadecimal reference
ʁDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0281
Hex code ʁ
HTML code ʁ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \0281
Unicode name LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R WITH HOOK
IPA use Voiced uvular fricative
Example rouge [ʁuʒ]
Related U+0280 = ʀ (uvular trill)
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the uppercase r reverse latin (ʁ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\0281";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ʁ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ʁ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The uppercase r reverse latin (ʁ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and the font supports IPA Extensions:
👀 Live Preview
See the uppercase r reverse latin (ʁ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʁ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0281 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʁ uses the decimal Unicode value 641 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\0281 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Use Cases
The uppercase r reverse latin (ʁ) is commonly used in:
IPA notation for the voiced uvular fricative in French, German, and other languages with uvular r.
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 teaching French, German, or other uvular-r pronunciation.
Dictionary interfaces and pronunciation tools needing accurate phonetic glyphs.
Character set demonstrations and Unicode showcases for IPA Extensions coverage.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ʁorʁin HTML (no named entity exists) - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ʁ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF), e.g. Doulos SIL or Charis SIL
- Distinguish ʁ (uvular fricative) from ʀ (uvular trill) and ɹ (turned r)
- Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ʁ
- Substitute plain
Rorrwhen ʁ is required in IPA text - Confuse ʁ (uvular fricative) with ʀ (uvular trill) or ɹ (alveolar approximant)
- Treat ʁ as a “turned” letter—Unicode names it small capital R with hook
- Put CSS escape
\0281in HTML text nodes
Key Takeaways
Three references render ʁ (no named entity)
ʁ ʁFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\0281Unicode U+0281 — LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R WITH HOOK
IPA Extensions; represents the voiced uvular fricative in phonetic notation
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʁ (hex), ʁ (decimal), or \0281 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.U+0281 (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R WITH HOOK). IPA Extensions block. Hex 0281, decimal 641. Used in IPA phonetic notation for the voiced uvular fricative.ʁ or ʁ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\0281) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ʁ but in different contexts.Explore More HTML Entities!
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