Cursive letter N

Cursive N — how to write N and n in cursive

Uppercase N and lowercase n in traditional US school cursive, with the strokes explained in plain words, the joins you'll use most and a free tracing worksheet.

Common joins with n

How to write a lowercase n in cursive

Make two bumps: up to the midline and over, down to the baseline, up and over again, and down into an exit stroke.

How to write an uppercase N in cursive

Make two humps from the top line down to the baseline, the last one ending with a small exit stroke.

Common mistakes with cursive n

Start the first hump with a little upward stroke so the letter can join from the left.

Practice words with n

The N worksheet ends with two joined words — “nest” and “nine” — so your child practices the letter inside a word, not just on its own. Common pairs to practice next: na, ne, no, nt.

The same letter, another way: bubble letter N to color in. Need the whole alphabet? Print the cursive alphabet chart or make a cursive name tracing sheet.

Frequently asked questions

How do you write n in cursive?

Make two bumps: up to the midline and over, down to the baseline, up and over again, and down into an exit stroke.

How do you write a capital N in cursive?

Make two humps from the top line down to the baseline, the last one ending with a small exit stroke.

Is the cursive N worksheet free?

Yes — download the tracing or practice sheet for N as a PDF on US Letter or A4, free and without sign-up.