Learn how to write the letter U in cursive in capital and lowercase.
Watch how to write it
Free printable worksheet
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Watch the animation, print the free worksheet, and follow the step-by-step guide below, plus the accent forms of cursive U from around the world.
How to write a capital U in cursive
The cursive U capital is a tall, sweeping letter. Start near the top with a small entry curve, pull down to the baseline, round the bottom, and sweep back up to the top on the right, finishing with a small tail down. Written in one flowing motion, the capital U in cursive is a wide, graceful U.
- Pull down from the top to the baseline and round the bottom.
- Sweep back up to the top on the right and finish with a small tail.
How to write a lowercase u in cursive
The lowercase u is a short, simple letter. Start on the baseline, stroke up to the midline, come down and round the bottom, then back up to the midline and down again, exiting toward the next letter. The lowercase cursive U is two small downstrokes joined by a rounded bottom.
- Stroke up to the midline, down and round the bottom, then up again.
- Come down and exit toward the next letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
Round the bottoms: the u has smooth rounded bottoms, not sharp points like a w or v.
u vs w: the u has one rounded valley, while a w has two. Count the valleys.
Stay short: the lowercase cursive U stays between the baseline and the midline.
One motion: the cursive U flows in a single continuous stroke.
Joining the cursive u
The lowercase u exits to the right at the midline, so it links smoothly into the next letter. Practise the cursive U in real words: up, sun, blue, house, under. Notice how the exit flows into whatever comes next.
Fancy Cursive U
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive U for a name, a bio, or a social media post? Below are several stylish script versions of the letter. Tap any one to copy it, then paste it wherever you like:
These fancy versions are great for signatures and profiles. For handwriting practice, use the clear U in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
U with accents around the world
The letter u is one of the most accented letters in the world. These marked forms are easy to copy:
- รบ โ u with an acute accent, used in Spanish and Portuguese.
- รน โ u with a grave accent, used in French and Italian.
- รป โ u with a circumflex, used in French.
- รผ โ u with an umlaut, used in German, Spanish and Turkish.
Copy and paste every accented U on the U with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive U
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital U in cursive?
Pull down from the top to the baseline, round the bottom, then sweep back up to the top on the right and finish with a small tail. The capital U in cursive is one flowing stroke.
How do you write a lowercase u in cursive?
Stroke up to the midline, down and round the bottom, then up again and down, exiting toward the next letter.
How is a cursive u different from a cursive w?
The cursive U has one rounded valley, while a cursive w has two, with pointed tops. Count the valleys to keep them apart.
Is the cursive u one stroke or two?
One. Both the capital and lowercase cursive U are drawn in a single continuous stroke.