HTML Entity for Uppercase R Stroke (Ɍ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the uppercase r with stroke (Ɍ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+024C (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER R WITH STROKE) in the Latin Extended-B block. It is the uppercase pair of ɍ and appears in the African Reference Alphabet and in phonetic transcription for African languages and linguistic documentation.
Render it with Ɍ, Ɍ, or CSS escape \024C. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In UTF-8 documents you can also type Ɍ directly. Do not confuse Ɍ with plain R, Ŗ (r with cedilla), or Ř (r with caron).
⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase R Stroke Entity
U+024CLatin Extended-B
ɌHexadecimal reference
ɌDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+024C
Hex code Ɍ
HTML code Ɍ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \024C
Meaning Latin capital letter r with stroke
Related U+024D = ɍ (lowercase pair)
U+0052 = R (plain letter)
U+0156 = Ŗ (r with cedilla)
U+0158 = Ř (r with caron)
Block Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the uppercase r stroke (Ɍ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the character directly, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\024C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): Ɍ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): Ɍ</p>
<p>Symbol (direct): Ɍ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The uppercase r stroke (Ɍ) is supported in all modern browsers as part of Latin Extended-B:
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See the uppercase r stroke (Ɍ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
Ɍ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 024C to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
Ɍ uses the decimal Unicode value 588 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.
Direct Character
Type Ɍ directly in HTML when your document uses UTF-8 encoding. There is no named entity for this letter.
CSS Entity
\024C is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All methods produce the glyph: Ɍ. Unicode U+024C sits in Latin Extended-B. Lowercase pair: U+024D (ɍ). Do not confuse with plain R, Ŗ, or Ř.
Use Cases
The uppercase r stroke (Ɍ) is commonly used in:
Used in the standardized African Reference Alphabet for phonetic transcription of African languages in educational and linguistic materials.
Appears in linguistic dictionaries, language documentation, and academic papers describing African language phonology.
When a font or design includes this character for linguistic or decorative use. Use the entity to output it in HTML or CSS.
When building HTML from linguistic databases or phonetic data, using Ɍ or Ɍ guarantees correct output.
Tutorials on HTML entities, Unicode, or Latin Extended-B showing numeric codes for Ɍ.
Using the correct character (U+024C) ensures assistive technologies interpret phonetic or linguistic content correctly.
Using \024C in the CSS content property to insert Ɍ via pseudo-elements.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type Ɍ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use numeric references (
ɌorɌ) when escaping is required - Use
\024Cin CSScontentwhen generating the symbol via pseudo-elements - Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B characters
- Note the lowercase pair ɍ (U+024D) when working with mixed-case texts
Key Takeaways
Type Ɍ directly, or use hex/decimal references
Ɍ ɌFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\024CUnicode U+024C — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER R WITH STROKE
Latin Extended-B; African Reference Alphabet; lowercase is ɍ
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Ɍ (hex), Ɍ (decimal), or \024C in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for Ɍ. In UTF-8 you can also type Ɍ directly.U+024C (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER R WITH STROKE). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 024C, decimal 588. Lowercase pair is U+024D (ɍ). Used in the African Reference Alphabet.Ɍ or Ɍ, or the CSS entity \024C. In UTF-8 pages you can type Ɍ directly.Ɍ or Ɍ) is used in HTML content; CSS entity \024C is used in stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce Ɍ.Explore More HTML Entities!
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