Latin Small Letter R With Fishhook Letter
ɾ is the Latin small letter r with fishhook, Unicode U+027E, used in specific phonetic and language writing contexts.
U+027E
ɾ is a special Latin character: “LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK” (U+027E). It’s commonly used when a text needs an “r-like” symbol with a distinct hooked form. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Small Letter R With Fishhook Letter Meaning
The symbol ɾ (Unicode U+027E) is a Latin letterform variant characterized by a fishhook at the bottom. In practice, it’s used in phonetic transcription and writing systems that require a visually distinct “r” segment rather than the standard Latin r. Because it’s not the same as ordinary “r”, using ɾ can help preserve intended pronunciation or transcription conventions in academic, linguistic, and documentation text. When typesetting, it may appear differently depending on the font, so it’s useful to test in your target environment before publishing.
Common uses
- •Phonetic transcription where a hooked r symbol is required
- •Linguistics notes and academic writing that distinguishes r variants
- •Typography and branding that relies on a specific glyph shape
- •Language documentation and transcription of speech sounds
- •Creating consistent text labels in research or annotation tools
Examples
ɾ Latin Small Letter R with Fishhook
- ɾThe transcription uses ɾ for a specific rhotic sound.
- ɾPlease replace “r” with ɾ in the phonetic column.
- ɾIn this dialect note, ɾ marks a tapped quality.
- ɾThe dataset label includes ɾ as part of the symbol set.
- ɾWrite ɾ carefully to match the intended IPA-like notation.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+027E | |
| HTML Entity | ɾ | |
| HTML Code | ɾ | |
| CSS | \027E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 638 | |
| Decimal | 638 |
How to type Latin Small Letter R With Fishhook Letter (ɾ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 638 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 027E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 027E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 027e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɾ 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 R With Fishhook letter mean?
The symbol ɾ (Unicode U+027E) is a Latin letterform variant characterized by a fishhook at the bottom. In practice, it’s used in phonetic transcription and writing systems that require a visually distinct “r” segment rather than the standard Latin r. Because it’s not the same as ordinary “r”, using ɾ can help preserve intended pronunciation or transcription conventions in academic, linguistic, and documentation text. When typesetting, it may appear differently depending on the font, so it’s useful to test in your target environment before publishing.
What Unicode character is ɾ?
ɾ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK” with Unicode code point U+027E.
How do I type ɾ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ɾ.
What is the CSS escape for ɾ?
Use the CSS escape: \\027E.
What JavaScript escape can I use for ɾ?
Use: \\u{027E}.