Zero in cursive
"zero" takes 1 stroke to write in cursive, all in one flow. Follow the letter-by-letter steps below and print the free worksheet to trace and copy it.
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Free zero worksheet
Zero in cursive practice sheet
1 page · US Letter, prints on A4 · free
"zero" on three-line guides in two sizes: a solid model, dashed copies to trace, and blank lines to write it on your own.
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How to write zero in cursive
- Start with the z (overcurve, slant, curve down, loop, overcurve): an overcurve and slant to the baseline, a small curve down, then a descender loop.
- Swing up into the e (undercurve, loop, slant, undercurve): a small loop between the baseline and the midline.
- Swing up into the r (undercurve, slide right, slant, undercurve): an undercurve, a short slide to the right at the midline, then a slant down.
- Swing up into the o (downcurve, undercurve, checkstroke): a closed oval that ends with a checkstroke at the midline.
How the letters in zero connect
- ze z to e: an undercurve join. The exit stroke of the z swings up into the e.
- er e to r: an undercurve join. The exit stroke of the e swings up into the r.
- ro r to o: an undercurve join. The exit stroke of the r swings up into the o.
The letters in zero
Zero questions
How many strokes does it take to write zero in cursive?
1 stroke: one continuous stroke for the letters. Inside a word the pencil stays on the paper; dots and crosses are added once the word is finished.
Which letters in zero are joined at the midline?
The o. 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 "zero" look different from a word with only baseline joins.
Is zero capitalized in cursive?
Only at the start of a sentence or in a title. In running text "zero" is written in lowercase, all letters joined. The capitalized form Zero is shown above for sentence openers and headings.
What is the hardest letter in zero?
The z and the r. Cursive z surprises everyone. Learn the y first, then add the little point on the baseline. r is the letter most adults get wrong. The slide right is tiny: think of a small step, not a hump.