HTML Entity for Ww Stack (ʬ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Ww Stack symbol (ʬ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+02AC (LATIN SMALL LETTER BILABIAL PERCUSSIVE) in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF)—the IPA symbol for a bilabial percussive sound.
Render it with ʬ, ʬ, or CSS escape \02AC. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ʬ with ¬ (U+00AC, NOT SIGN, ¬). Use UTF-8 encoding and IPA-friendly fonts for reliable display.
⚡ Quick Reference — Ww Stack
U+02ACIPA Extensions
ʬHexadecimal reference
ʬDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+02AC
Hex code ʬ
HTML code ʬ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \02AC
Meaning Bilabial percussive (IPA)
IPA name Latin small letter bilabial percussive
Not the same U+00AC = ¬ (NOT SIGN, ¬)
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing Ww Stack (ʬ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<style>
#ipa:after{
content: "\02AC";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Ww Stack (hex): [ʬ]</p>
<p>Ww Stack (decimal): [ʬ]</p>
<p id="ipa">IPA symbol: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+02AC is supported when UTF-8 is used and the font includes IPA Extensions glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See Ww Stack (ʬ) in phonetic context:
¬)🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʬ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 02AC to display the bilabial percussive symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʬ uses the decimal Unicode value 684 to display the same IPA character.
CSS Entity
\02AC 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: ʬ. Unicode U+02AC is LATIN SMALL LETTER BILABIAL PERCUSSIVE in IPA Extensions. Not U+00AC (¬, NOT SIGN).
Use Cases
Ww Stack (ʬ) is commonly used in:
Phonetic transcriptions and linguistic notation in academic content.
International Phonetic Alphabet references and symbol charts.
Pronunciation guides and dictionary phonetic entries.
Textbooks, apps, and materials focusing on pronunciation.
Research publications requiring precise phonetic symbols.
Character references and phonetic symbol glossaries.
Provide phonetic descriptions alongside symbols for clarity.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">) for IPA characters - Choose fonts with IPA Extensions support (e.g. serif IPA fonts)
- Use ʬ for bilabial percussive—not ¬ (
¬) - Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
- Provide phonetic context or descriptions for readers
Don’t
- Confuse U+02AC (ʬ, IPA) with U+00AC (¬, NOT SIGN)
- Put CSS escape
\02ACin HTML text nodes - Assume every font renders IPA glyphs clearly
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ʬ
Key Takeaways
Type ʬ directly, or use hex/decimal references
ʬ ʬFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\02ACUnicode U+02AC — bilabial percussive (IPA Extensions)
Not the same as ¬ (NOT SIGN, ¬)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʬ (hex), ʬ (decimal), or \02AC in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. In UTF-8 you can also type ʬ directly.U+02AC (LATIN SMALL LETTER BILABIAL PERCUSSIVE). IPA Extensions block U+0250–U+02AF. Hex 02AC, decimal 684. IPA bilabial percussive symbol.ʬ or ʬ) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \02AC is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.ʬ or ʬ in HTML, or \02AC in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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