Capital V in Cursive

Watch the capital v 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. End with a small hook to the right.

Tip: The V ends at the top, so it does not join the next letter.

How capital V joins

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

Va
Ve
Vo

Capital V cursive worksheet

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

Capital V 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 V

Questions

How do you write a capital V 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. End with a small hook to the right.

How many strokes is a cursive capital v?

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

Does cursive capital V connect to the next letter?

No. The capital V 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 V 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 v in cursive · Capital U · Capital W · Printable alphabet chart

Other hook-and-slant capitals