Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ɹ has the Unicode code point U+0279. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+0279 to binary:
00000010 01111001. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11001001 10111001
LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED R·U+0279
ɹ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0279
HEX
0279
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C9 B9 | 11001001 10111001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 79 | 00000010 01111001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 79 02 | 01111001 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 79 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 01111001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 79 02 00 00 | 01111001 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ɹ
URI Encoded
%C9%B9
Description
U+0279, known as the Latin Small Letter Turned R, is a typographical character that holds significant importance in digital text, particularly in linguistics and typography. This character is often used to represent an alphabetic variant of the letter "R" that has been turned or rotated, giving it a unique appearance and making it easily distinguishable from its regular counterpart. In digital typography, U+0279 is utilized to preserve and maintain the historical accuracy of texts that employ this specific style of the letter R. The Latin Small Letter Turned R finds its roots in various historical scripts, where it was commonly used to represent the sound "ɾ" or "ɻ," a voiced alveolar or postalveolar approximant found in many languages around the world. This character is particularly useful in linguistic studies and transcription systems like the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), where accuracy in representing specific sounds is of paramount importance. Additionally, U+0279 may be employed in typographical designs and digital artwork to create visual interest or convey a particular aesthetic. In summary, U+0279, the Latin Small Letter Turned R, plays a vital role in digital text by providing an accurate representation of an alphabetic variant of the letter "R" and facilitating precise linguistic transcription. Its usage is grounded in both cultural and technical contexts, making it an essential character for typography enthusiasts, linguists, and digital designers alike.
How to type the ɹ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0633 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.