Capital H in Cursive

Watch the capital h being written, then follow the numbered steps. Begin with a small hook near the top, pull a slant stroke down, then add humps or a second stroke.

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3 strokes. Numbers show where each one starts.

Step by step

  1. Start with a small wavy hook near the top and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.
  2. Lift and draw the right stem from the top line down to the baseline.
  3. Lift again and draw the crossbar with a small loop that crosses the right stem.

Tip: The H takes three strokes. Keep both stems on the same slant.

How capital H joins

The capital H stands on its own: lift the pencil after it and start the next letter with its own up-stroke.

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Capital H cursive worksheet

Trace the letter on its own, then joined, then in words that start with H. The rows at the bottom are for writing on your own.

Capital H in traditional cursive: printable tracing worksheet
Paper

Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog to keep a copy. Trace the light rows, then write on your own in the empty rows.

Names and words starting with H

Questions

How do you write a capital H in cursive?

Start with a small wavy hook near the top and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Lift and draw the right stem from the top line down to the baseline. Lift again and draw the crossbar with a small loop that crosses the right stem.

How many strokes is a cursive capital h?

3. The last stroke is added after the letter.

Does cursive capital H connect to the next letter?

No. The capital H stands on its own and the next letter starts with its own entry stroke. Schools differ on capitals, so follow the style your class uses.

What letter family is cursive H in?

Hook-and-slant capitals. Begin with a small hook near the top, pull a slant stroke down, then add humps or a second stroke. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.

More letters

Lowercase h in cursive · Capital G · Capital I · Printable alphabet chart

Other hook-and-slant capitals