Latin Small Letter G With Hook Letter
ɠ is the Latin small letter G with hook (Unicode U+0260) used for precise text and phonetic-style typography.
U+0260
ɠ (Latin small letter G with hook) is a Unicode character used when a standard “g” isn’t specific enough. Designers, linguists, and developers often use it for clear, consistent typography across platforms. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML codes below.
Latin Small Letter G With Hook Letter Meaning
ɠ is a Latin Extended letter, specifically “LATIN SMALL LETTER G WITH HOOK” at Unicode code point U+0260. In practice, it’s mainly used as a distinct alphabetic character rather than a stylistic replacement for plain “g”. Depending on the context, it can appear in phonetic and linguistic notations, language documentation, and specialized fonts where “g” needs a hooked form. Because it is a separate Unicode character, using ɠ preserves meaning and formatting better than approximations like “g” with custom styling.
Common uses
- •Linguistic and phonetic transcription where a hooked “g” is required
- •Typography for custom alphabets in academic or research documents
- •UI and branding text that needs a distinctive letterform
- •Developer use in plain text where Unicode-accurate characters matter
- •Creating consistent text in multilingual content requiring precise glyphs
Examples
ɠ Latin Small Letter G with Hook
- ɠɠa ɠe ɠi ɠo ɠu
- ɠThe symbol ɠ denotes a hooked g variant.
- ɠTranscribe carefully using ɠ when specified.
- ɠFont preview: ɠ in Latin Extended.
- ɠUse Unicode U+0260 to insert ɠ reliably.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0260 | |
| HTML Entity | ɠ | |
| HTML Code | ɠ | |
| CSS | \0260 |
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter G With Hook letter mean?
ɠ is a Latin Extended letter, specifically “LATIN SMALL LETTER G WITH HOOK” at Unicode code point U+0260. In practice, it’s mainly used as a distinct alphabetic character rather than a stylistic replacement for plain “g”. Depending on the context, it can appear in phonetic and linguistic notations, language documentation, and specialized fonts where “g” needs a hooked form. Because it is a separate Unicode character, using ɠ preserves meaning and formatting better than approximations like “g” with custom styling.
What Unicode character is ɠ?
ɠ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER G WITH HOOK”, Unicode code point U+0260.
How can I copy ɠ into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the codes: HTML entity ɠ or CSS/Unicode escape \\0260 (and JavaScript \\u{0260}).
Is ɠ just a stylized letter g?
It’s a distinct Unicode letter (not just a styled “g”). Using ɠ ensures the intended hooked form rather than a generic g.
Will ɠ display correctly in all fonts?
Not all fonts include every Latin Extended glyph. If you see a missing box, try a font that supports Unicode U+0260.