How to write cursive N and nuppercase and lowercase.
Watch cursive n being written, stroke by stroke. In D'Nealian-style cursive, capital N has 2 steps and lowercase n has 2. Each number shows where a step starts and the arrow shows which way to go.
Step by step
- 1Start here and go up and to the right.
- 2Without lifting your pencil, change direction and go up.
- 1Start here and go up and to the right.
- 2Without lifting your pencil, change direction and go up.
About the letter N
Sound: The n sound in nest.
Words to practice: nest, nose, net, nut.
Watch out: n has one hump, m has two; n and u are upside down to each other.
Nn in each style
The same letter is formed a little differently in each handwriting program. Numbers count the steps on the model letter.
- D'Nealian-style cursiveCapital N: 2 steps · small n: 2 steps
- Handwriting Without Tears-style cursiveCapital N: 2 steps · small n: 2 steps
Cursive games
The LetterSchool app
Practise cursive N in the app: tap, trace, write
The same letter shapes as this sheet, with instant feedback on every line, animations and stars. Children play, and learn the right formation.