Capital U in Cursive

Watch the capital u 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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Written in one stroke.

Step by step

  1. Start with a small hook near the top and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.
  2. Curve up the right side to the top line.
  3. Pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.

Tip: The capital U is a tall lowercase u with a hook at the start.

How capital U joins

The capital U runs straight into the second letter of the word, so there is no pencil lift after it.

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Capital U cursive worksheet

Trace the letter on its own, then joined. The rows at the bottom are for writing on your own.

Capital U 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.

Questions

How do you write a capital U in cursive?

Start with a small hook near the top and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Curve up the right side to the top line. Pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline and finish with an exit stroke.

How many strokes is a cursive capital u?

One. The capital u is written without lifting the pencil.

Does cursive capital U connect to the next letter?

Yes. The capital U joins the next letter. Schools differ on capitals, so follow the style your class uses.

What letter family is cursive U 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 u in cursive · Capital T · Capital V · Printable alphabet chart

Other hook-and-slant capitals