Learn how to write the letter M in cursive in capital and lowercase.
Watch how to write it
Free printable worksheet
Left- and right-hand friendly ยท numbered stroke order and red start dots included ยท three-line ruling with dotted midline.
Watch the animation, print the free worksheet, and follow the step-by-step guide below, plus the accent forms of cursive M from around the world.
How to write a capital M in cursive
The cursive M capital is a tall letter with rounded humps. Start near the baseline, curve up to the top for the first hump, come down and back up for the second hump, then down and up for the third, finishing with a small tail at the baseline. The capital M in cursive flows in one motion across its humps.
- Curve up from the baseline for the first hump, then down and up for the second.
- Make the third hump, then finish with a small tail at the baseline.
How to write a lowercase m in cursive
The lowercase m is a short letter with three humps. Start on the baseline, stroke up to the midline and over for the first hump, back down and up for the second, down and up for the third, then exit to the right. The lowercase cursive M is three small humps in a row.
- Stroke up to the midline and over for the first hump, then the second.
- Make the third hump and exit to the right toward the next letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
Three humps, not two: the m has three humps. Two humps makes an n instead.
Keep the humps even: the three humps of the m should be about the same width and height.
Stay short: the lowercase cursive M stays between the baseline and the midline, it is not a tall letter.
Round the tops: the humps are smooth curves, not pointed peaks.
Joining the cursive m
The lowercase m exits to the right at the baseline, so it links smoothly into the next letter. Practise the cursive M in real words: man, mom, time, summer, common. Notice how the exit flows into whatever comes next.
Fancy Cursive M
Looking for a decorative or fancy cursive M 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 M in cursive shapes in the animation and worksheet above.
M with accents around the world
The letter m rarely takes an accent, but a few marked forms exist and are easy to copy:
- แธฟ โ m with an acute accent, used in some phonetic spelling.
- แน โ m with a dot above, used in older Irish spelling.
Copy and paste every accented M on the M with accent page, or explore the whole set on Letters With Accents.
Copy and paste a cursive M
Want the plain script letter itself? Tap to copy:
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a capital M in cursive?
Curve up from the baseline for the first hump, down and up for the second, down and up for the third, then finish with a small tail. The capital M in cursive flows across its humps in one motion.
How do you write a lowercase m in cursive?
Stroke up to the midline and over for the first hump, then the second and third humps, and exit to the right. It is three small humps in a row.
How many humps does a cursive m have?
Three. That is what tells it apart from the cursive n, which has two humps. Count the humps to keep them straight.
How is a cursive m different from a cursive n?
The cursive M has three humps and the cursive n has two. Otherwise they are built the same way, so the number of humps is the key.