Latin Small Letter D With Tail Letter
ɖ (Latin small letter d with tail, U+0256) is a special Latin character used in phonetic and extended Latin text.
U+0256
ɖ is a Latin Extended character identified as “Latin small letter d with tail” (U+0256). It’s useful when you need a precise letter shape beyond standard “d”. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Latin Small Letter D With Tail Letter Meaning
ɖ is the Latin small letter “d with tail,” encoded at U+0256. Because it’s part of the Unicode Latin Extended set, it’s commonly used in writing systems and scholarly notation where “d” needs a distinct typographic form. In practice, people include it in phonetic and linguistic materials, font/specimen text, and carefully typeset names or transliterations. If you’re building or reviewing text where character identity matters, it’s best to use the exact symbol (ɖ) rather than approximations.
Common uses
- •Phonetic transcription in linguistics and language documentation
- •Scholarly writing and proofreading of transliterated terms
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended characters
- •Internationalized names and text requiring exact character forms
- •Educational materials where letterforms must match a reference
Examples
ɖ Latin small letter d with tail
- ɖɖa ɖe ɖi ɖo ɖu
- ɖThe sound is transcribed as ɖ in this notation.
- ɖPlease replace d with ɖ for the correct glyph.
- ɖTransliteration: kaɖaɖu → ɖaɖu
- ɖFont preview: ɖ ɖ ɖ (Latin Extended)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0256 | |
| HTML Entity | ɖ | |
| HTML Code | ɖ | |
| CSS | \0256 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 598 | |
| Decimal | 598 |
How to type Latin Small Letter D With Tail Letter (ɖ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 598 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0256 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0256. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0256, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɖ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter D With Tail letter mean?
ɖ is the Latin small letter “d with tail,” encoded at U+0256. Because it’s part of the Unicode Latin Extended set, it’s commonly used in writing systems and scholarly notation where “d” needs a distinct typographic form. In practice, people include it in phonetic and linguistic materials, font/specimen text, and carefully typeset names or transliterations. If you’re building or reviewing text where character identity matters, it’s best to use the exact symbol (ɖ) rather than approximations.
What is the Unicode code point for ɖ?
ɖ is U+0256 (LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH TAIL).
How can I copy ɖ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ɖ.
How do I use ɖ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape form: \\0256.
How do I represent ɖ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{0256}.