Latin Small Letter H With Hook Letter
ɦ is the Latin small letter h with a hook, used in extended Latin orthographies and phonetic contexts.
U+0266
ɦ is a Unicode character identified as the Latin small letter h with hook (U+0266). It appears in some linguistic writing systems and transcription schemes. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text and code.
Latin Small Letter H With Hook Letter Meaning
ɦ (U+0266) is the lowercase form of the Latin letter “h” with a distinctive hook. In practice, it is most often used to represent a modified “h”-like sound in phonetic transcription or in orthographies that require a specialized variant of h. Depending on the language or transcription system, the hook can signal a particular articulation or typographic distinction from a standard “h”. For everyday users, the main value is accurate copying and rendering when working with linguistic notes, citations, or character-precise content. In design and web work, knowing its Unicode code point and escapes helps ensure consistent display across platforms.
Common uses
- •Phonetic transcription in linguistics notes and teaching materials
- •Using a specific orthography character in language documentation
- •Accurate text reproduction when quoting or proofreading sources
- •Typography for custom fonts or character mapping references
- •Web and developer use when generating characters by Unicode
Examples
ɦ Latin small letter h with hook
- ɦThe transcription includes ɦ to mark the hooked h sound.
- ɦPlease ensure the character ɦ appears exactly as written.
- ɦIn this word, ɦ replaces a standard h in the source.
- ɦUse U+0266 when entering ɦ in a Unicode-aware form.
- ɦThe dataset lists ɦ alongside other extended Latin letters.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0266 | |
| HTML Entity | ɦ | |
| HTML Code | ɦ | |
| CSS | \0266 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 614 | |
| Decimal | 614 |
How to type Latin Small Letter H With Hook Letter (ɦ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 614 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0266 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0266. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0266, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɦ 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 H With Hook letter mean?
ɦ (U+0266) is the lowercase form of the Latin letter “h” with a distinctive hook. In practice, it is most often used to represent a modified “h”-like sound in phonetic transcription or in orthographies that require a specialized variant of h. Depending on the language or transcription system, the hook can signal a particular articulation or typographic distinction from a standard “h”. For everyday users, the main value is accurate copying and rendering when working with linguistic notes, citations, or character-precise content. In design and web work, knowing its Unicode code point and escapes helps ensure consistent display across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ɦ?
ɦ is U+0266 (LATIN SMALL LETTER H WITH HOOK).
How can I copy ɦ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ɦ.
What is the CSS escape for this character?
The CSS escape is: \\0266.
Will ɦ display the same on all devices?
Most modern systems support it, but font availability can affect appearance. Using a Unicode-aware font improves consistent rendering.