Cursive Words

Light in Cursive

How to write the word light in cursive — watch it drawn, trace every stroke, and take the free worksheet to paper.

There are 5 letters in light, but only 3 strokes: l-i-g-h-t in one continuous stroke; then go back to dot the i and cross the t. Play the animation to see how the letters flow together, then trace the whole word and download the printable practice sheet.

light written in cursive on handwriting guidelines, with a green starting dot and a red stop sign

How to write light in cursive

  1. 1Write l, i, g, h, t as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil.
  2. 2Go back and dot the i and cross the t.
Strokes: 3Pencil lifts: 2Letters: 5

l, h, and t are tall letters that reach toward the topline. g drops below the baseline. i stays between the baseline and the midline.

How the letters in light connect

Follow the joins as you write light: l ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of i; i ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of g; g ends on an overcurve that carries into the undercurve opening of h; h ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of t.

The letters in light

Shaky on l, i, and g or any of the others? Open the letter's own guide below for its stroke order, joins, and practice sheet.

Trace light in cursive

Now write it yourself. Put your finger or mouse on the green circle and follow every stroke of light — the check only advances while you stay on the line.

Put your finger or mouse on the circle and pull it through the first stroke.

Free printable light cursive worksheet

Print the free light in cursive worksheet to move from the screen to paper: trace light along the dashed models, write it starting from each green dot, copy it beside the model, then fill the blank writing lines on your own.

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Frequently asked questions

Write l-i-g-h-t in one continuous stroke. Finish by going back to dot the i and cross the t. Keep every letter slanting the same direction and resting on the baseline.

light takes 3 strokes: l-i-g-h-t in one continuous stroke; then go back to dot the i and cross the t.

The pencil lifts 2 times: to dot the i and to cross the t.

l, h, and t are tall letters that reach toward the topline. g drops below the baseline. i stays between the baseline and the midline.

Follow the joins as you write light: l ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of i; i ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of g; g ends on an overcurve that carries into the undercurve opening of h; h ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of t.

Practice writing light with real feedback

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