Wise in cursive
"wise" takes 2 strokes to write in cursive: the letters in one flow, then dot the i. Follow the letter-by-letter steps below and print the free worksheet to trace and copy it.
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Wise in cursive practice sheet
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How to write wise in cursive
- Start with the w (undercurve, slant, undercurve, slant, undercurve, checkstroke): two undercurves like a u, plus a checkstroke at the midline.
- From the checkstroke of the w, write the i (undercurve, slant, undercurve; dot): a short undercurve and slant, with the dot added after the word is finished.
- Swing up into the s (undercurve, curve down, undercurve): an undercurve to the midline, a curve back down that closes on the upstroke, then an undercurve out.
- Swing up into the e (undercurve, loop, slant, undercurve): a small loop between the baseline and the midline.
- After the word, dot the i.
How the letters in wise connect
- wi w to i: a checkstroke join. The w ends at the midline, so the i starts from the top instead of from the baseline.
- is i to s: an undercurve join. The exit stroke of the i swings up into the s.
- se s to e: an undercurve join. The exit stroke of the s swings up into the e.
The letters in wise
Wise questions
How many strokes does it take to write wise in cursive?
2 strokes: one continuous stroke for the letters, then dot the i. Inside a word the pencil stays on the paper; dots and crosses are added once the word is finished.
Which letters in wise are joined at the midline?
The w. This letter ends 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 "wise" look different from a word with only baseline joins.
Is wise capitalized in cursive?
Only at the start of a sentence or in a title. In running text "wise" is written in lowercase, all letters joined. The capitalized form Wise is shown above for sentence openers and headings.
What is the hardest letter in wise?
The s. Cursive s is the most searched letter for a reason: it looks nothing like print. Write it as an upstroke with a little belly, not as a snake.