Both in cursive
"both" takes 2 strokes to write in cursive: the letters in one flow, then cross the t. Follow the letter-by-letter steps below and print the free worksheet to trace and copy it.
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Both in cursive practice sheet
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How to write both in cursive
- Start with the b (undercurve, loop, slant, undercurve, checkstroke): a tall loop that comes back down to the baseline, then a small curve ending in a checkstroke at the midline.
- From the checkstroke of the b, write the o (downcurve, undercurve, checkstroke): a closed oval that ends with a checkstroke at the midline.
- From the checkstroke of the o, write the t (undercurve, slant, undercurve; cross): a tall retraced undercurve and slant, shorter than the l, crossed after the word is written.
- Swing up into the h (undercurve, loop, slant, overcurve, slant, undercurve): a tall loop followed by a hump, like an l and an n joined together.
- After the word, cross the t.
How the letters in both connect
- bo b to o: a checkstroke join. The b ends at the midline, so the o starts from the top instead of from the baseline.
- ot o to t: a checkstroke join. The o ends at the midline, so the t starts from the top instead of from the baseline.
- th t to h: an undercurve join. The exit stroke of the t swings up into the h.
The letters in both
Both questions
How many strokes does it take to write both in cursive?
2 strokes: one continuous stroke for the letters, then cross the t. Inside a word the pencil stays on the paper; dots and crosses are added once the word is finished.
Which letters in both are joined at the midline?
The b, o. These letters end with a short bridge stroke at the midline, so the next letter starts from the top rather than from the baseline. That is what makes "both" look different from a word with only baseline joins.
Is both capitalized in cursive?
Only at the start of a sentence or in a title. In running text "both" is written in lowercase, all letters joined. The capitalized form Both is shown above for sentence openers and headings.
Is both an easy word to write in cursive?
Yes. None of its letters (b, o, t, h) is among the tricky ones (r, s, f, k, b), which makes "both" a good early practice word.