Cursive alphabet · Letter N
Cursive N: How to Write Uppercase & Lowercase N
Cursive n is two downstrokes joined by a hump. It is the first letter many learners write with a rhythm, and the model for m, h and r.
Cursive N at a glance
Capital N
Lowercase n
Numbered dots mark where each stroke begins. The red line is the baseline; the dashed line is the midline. Style: traditional American school cursive, simplified to a single line.
Capital N in cursive: step by step
- 1Start at the baseline and swing up to the top line.
- 2Come straight down to the baseline, leaving a narrow gap between the strokes.
- 3Swing up again to the top line and finish with a small curl.
Lowercase n in cursive: step by step
- 1Start on the baseline and swing up to the midline.
- 2Come back down to the baseline, then retrace up to the midline.
- 3Curve over to the right in a rounded hump and come down to the baseline.
- 4Sweep into a small exit stroke.
Trace cursive N on screen
Use a finger, stylus or mouse. Start at the numbered dot, follow the dotted guide, then press Check to see how much of the guide you covered.
Capital N
Trace over the dotted guide with your finger, mouse or stylus.
Lowercase n
Trace over the dotted guide with your finger, mouse or stylus.
How cursive n joins other letters
The n ends at the baseline, so it joins like a, c and e. It is a good letter for practicing consistent spacing in a word.
na
ne
ni
no
nt
Trace the join: na
Trace over the dotted guide with your finger, mouse or stylus.
Practice words with n
Capitalized names are written the way they would be on a card or label; lowercase words show how the letters link in a line.
Nathan
Nina
Nevada
name
banana
number
sunny
Want a word of your own? The worksheet generator makes a practice sheet for any name.
Common mistakes with cursive n
A pointed hump
The hump should be round. A pointed top reads as a v, or as a u if the stroke is inverted.
A gap between the strokes
Retrace the first downstroke before you start the hump. If you leave a gap, the n looks like two separate lines.
Cursive n vs u: Cursive n and u are mirror shapes. The n has an arch on top, the u has a cup on the bottom, so check which way your curve turns. See cursive U →
Free printable worksheet: cursive N
One page with capital N, lowercase n, joins and words to trace, plus blank lines for your own writing. Print it on US Letter or A4.
More practice: the full alphabet practice sheets, or all cursive worksheets.