Lowercase u in Cursive

Watch the lowercase u being written, then follow the numbered steps. Start at the top of the letter and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.

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Written in one stroke.

Step by step

  1. Start at the midline and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline.
  2. Curve up to the midline again.
  3. Pull a second slanted stroke down and finish with an exit stroke.

Tip: Make the bottoms round and the tops pointed: the opposite of an n.

How u joins

u joins every lowercase letter.

ua
ue
ui
uo

Lowercase u cursive worksheet

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

Lowercase 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 lowercase u in cursive?

Start at the midline and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Curve up to the midline again. Pull a second slanted stroke down and finish with an exit stroke.

How many strokes is a cursive lowercase u?

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

Does cursive u connect to the next letter?

Yes: u joins every lowercase letter.

What letter family is cursive u in?

Down-stroke letters. Start at the top of the letter and pull a slanted stroke down to the baseline. Practising a family together builds the same movement for several letters.

More letters

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Other down-stroke letters