Combining vertical line below (U+0329) is a combining mark in Combining Diacritical Marks. It does not stand alone like a normal letter — it stacks below the character that comes before it. Example: n + ̩ renders as n̩ (IPA syllabic n).
Remember
Character combining vertical line below (after a base)
Unicode U+0329
Hex entity ̩
Decimal ̩
CSS escape \0329
Named entity (none)
Example n̩ → n̩
Prefer ̩ or ̩ immediately after the base letter. Common in IPA for syllabic consonants. For a mark above the letter, see vertical line above (U+030D).
Using Hex Code: n̩
Using HTML Code: n̩
Using CSS Entity: n̩
Typed directly: n̩
How It Works
1. Hex: write the base letter, then ̩ → n̩ becomes n̩.
2. Decimal: same mark as 809 → n̩. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: put base + escape in one string: content: "n\0329". #point::after appends that sequence after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: in UTF-8 type n then the combining mark. Order must stay base first, mark second.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with U+0329.
Order
Base letter first
Write n̩, never put U+0329 before the letter you want to mark.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 has no named entity for U+0329. Use ̩ or ̩ after a base.
vs |
Not a spacing pipe
| (U+007C) stands alone. U+0329 must follow a base character.
vs U+030D
Below ≠ above
U+0329 sits below the letter. U+030D sits above — different marks.
Fonts
Combining support varies
Some fonts stack poorly under letters. Prefer fonts with solid Combining Diacritical Marks / IPA coverage.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\0329 belongs in CSS strings (with a base). ̩ / ̩ belong in HTML after a base.
A11y
Label IPA use
When n̩ appears in examples, label it as IPA / syllabic so readers know it is phonetic notation, not everyday spelling.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Combining vertical line below (U+0329) and its numeric entity forms (̩, ̩, CSS \\0329) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Stacking quality depends on font support for combining marks.
✓ Universal support
Vertical Line Below (U+0329)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape after a base letter — same combining mark everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+0329Full support
Bottom line: Use ̩ or ̩ after a base letter. Use \\0329 only inside CSS content strings with a base (e.g. "n\\0329").
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: combining vertical line below is U+0329 (decimal 809).
HTML: base first, then ̩ or ̩ (e.g. n̩).
CSS: use "n\0329" (or another base) inside content.
Meaning: combining below — often IPA syllabic — not | (pipe), not U+030D (above).
One line:U+0329 → after a base letter as ̩ / ̩ / CSS \0329.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place ̩ (hex) or ̩ (decimal) immediately after a base letter — for example n̩. In CSS, use content: "n\0329". There is no named HTML entity for U+0329.
U+0329 (COMBINING VERTICAL LINE BELOW). Hex 0329, decimal 809. It belongs to Combining Diacritical Marks (U+0300–U+036F).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity. Use numeric forms ̩ or ̩ after a base letter.
It often marks syllabic consonants — for example n̩, l̩, m̩, or r̩ — where the consonant forms a syllable peak.
U+0329 combines below a letter. U+030D combines above. | (U+007C) is a spacing pipe, not a combining mark.
HTML entities (̩ or ̩) go in markup after the base letter. The CSS escape \0329 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after), typically as "n\0329".
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Did you know?
Combining vertical line below is Unicode U+0329 (decimal 809) — COMBINING VERTICAL LINE BELOW in Combining Diacritical Marks. It is a combining mark — place it after a base letter (e.g. n̩ → n̩). HTML5 has no named entity. In IPA it often marks syllabic consonants (n̩, l̩, m̩, r̩). Pair with vertical line above (U+030D) when you need the mark over the letter.
