Latin Small Letter R With Stroke Letter
ɍ is the Latin small letter R with stroke (U+024D) used in specialized writing and notation.
U+024D
ɍ (U+024D) is a Latin Extended character: the Latin small letter R with stroke. It’s commonly needed when working with phonetic text, fonts, or character sets. Below are reliable ways to copy it and use it in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Small Letter R With Stroke Letter Meaning
The character ɍ is the “LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH STROKE” (U+024D). As a letterform, it typically functions as a distinct variant of the lowercase letter “r” rather than a punctuation mark. In practice, it’s often used in contexts where a specific typographic or transcription detail is required, such as phonetic or linguistic transcription systems, language documentation, and font/Unicode testing. Because it is not a standard everyday ASCII “r,” it may require copy/paste or Unicode escapes to display correctly across platforms and applications.
Common uses
- •Phonetic or linguistic transcription where a stroked “r” variant is required
- •Labeling or annotating datasets and corpora with precise character distinctions
- •Typography and font testing for Unicode Latin Extended characters
- •Creating consistent identifiers in plain text where exact glyph choice matters
- •Building documentation or UI text that must match a specified Unicode standard
Examples
ɍ (Latin small letter R with stroke)
- ɍɍɍ ɍ is not the same as r
- ɍTranscription: ɍ in this word is essential
- ɍDataset note: variant letter is ɍ
- ɍFont sample: check how ɍ renders in your style
- ɍUnicode test string: ɍ U+024D
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+024D | |
| HTML Entity | ɍ | |
| HTML Code | ɍ | |
| CSS | \024D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 589 | |
| Decimal | 589 |
How to type Latin Small Letter R With Stroke Letter (ɍ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 589 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 024D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 024D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 024d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɍ 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 Stroke letter mean?
The character ɍ is the “LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH STROKE” (U+024D). As a letterform, it typically functions as a distinct variant of the lowercase letter “r” rather than a punctuation mark. In practice, it’s often used in contexts where a specific typographic or transcription detail is required, such as phonetic or linguistic transcription systems, language documentation, and font/Unicode testing. Because it is not a standard everyday ASCII “r,” it may require copy/paste or Unicode escapes to display correctly across platforms and applications.
What Unicode character is ɍ?
ɍ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH STROKE” with code point U+024D.
How can I copy ɍ safely into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ɍ.
What CSS escape can I use for ɍ?
Use the CSS escape: \\024D.
How do I include ɍ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{024D}.