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Latin Letter Small Capital Inverted R

Copy and paste the latin letter small capital inverted r symbol ʁ (U+0281) instantly. Part of the IPA Extensions Unicode block.

Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors

Character Codes

UnicodeU+0281
HTML Entityʁ
CSS Code\0281
JavaScript\u{0281}
Decimalʁ

About This Symbol

Name
Latin Letter Small Capital Inverted R
Unicode Block
IPA Extensions
Code Point
U+0281

The Latin Letter Small Capital Inverted R (ʁ) is a Unicode character assigned to the IPA Extensions block at code point U+0281. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The latin letter small capital inverted r symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.

How to Use

  • 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ʁ to your clipboard
  • 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
  • 3.Or use the HTML entity ʁ in your code
  • 4.For CSS, use \0281 with the content property

Understanding Latin Letter Small Capital Inverted R

Assigned to code point U+0281, the latin letter small capital inverted r (ʁ) serves a precise role within the IPA Extensions block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.

The hexadecimal value 0281 places this character at decimal position 641 in the Unicode table. At this position, the character falls 1 positions past the nearest hex boundary, a detail relevant for font engineers mapping glyph tables. For practical use, ʁ in HTML or \u{0281} in JavaScript are the most common insertion methods.

Known by its descriptive name referencing "latin letter," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.

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