Latin Small Letter E With Stroke Letter
ɇ is a Latin Extended letter used to represent an “e” variant with a stroke.
U+0247
ɇ (Latin small letter e with stroke) is a Unicode character found in the Latin Extended block. It can be useful when you need a specific “e” variant that isn’t represented by the basic Latin letter e. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text and code.
Latin Small Letter E With Stroke Letter Meaning
ɇ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH STROKE” (U+0247). Because it has a distinct glyph shape, it’s often used in contexts where plain “e” isn’t precise enough—such as linguistic transcription, phonetic-style notations, or typographic labeling. The “stroke” distinguishes it visually from the standard lowercase e, which helps readers recognize the intended value. In technical work, you’ll typically use it when a particular character is required by a writing system or by a dataset’s exact spelling. Always verify font support to ensure the stroke renders clearly.
Common uses
- •Linguistics and phonetic transcription where a distinct “e with stroke” is required
- •Typography and layout for custom letterforms in specific academic or design contexts
- •Data entry and proofreading when exact Unicode characters must match a source text
- •Creating labels, glosses, or annotations that distinguish variants from standard “e”
- •Web publishing and coding when you need the precise character rather than a similar-looking one
Examples
ɇ Latin small letter e with stroke
- ɇThe symbol ɇ distinguishes this e variant in the transcription.
- ɇWrite ɇ exactly as shown to preserve the intended notation.
- ɇIn the gloss, ɇ appears in the second syllable.
- ɇCheck that your font supports ɇ for consistent rendering.
- ɇThe label reads: ɇ (e with stroke).
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0247 | |
| HTML Entity | ɇ | |
| HTML Code | ɇ | |
| CSS | \0247 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 583 | |
| Decimal | 583 |
How to type Latin Small Letter E With Stroke Letter (ɇ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 583 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0247 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0247. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0247, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɇ 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 E With Stroke letter mean?
ɇ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH STROKE” (U+0247). Because it has a distinct glyph shape, it’s often used in contexts where plain “e” isn’t precise enough—such as linguistic transcription, phonetic-style notations, or typographic labeling. The “stroke” distinguishes it visually from the standard lowercase e, which helps readers recognize the intended value. In technical work, you’ll typically use it when a particular character is required by a writing system or by a dataset’s exact spelling. Always verify font support to ensure the stroke renders clearly.
What Unicode character is ɇ?
ɇ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH STROKE” with code point U+0247.
How can I copy ɇ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ɇ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ɇ?
CSS escape: \\0247. JavaScript (Unicode code point): \\u{0247}.
Will ɇ look the same in every font?
Not always. Rendering depends on font support; some fonts may display the stroke more clearly than others.