Cursive Words

Zero in Cursive

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

There are 4 letters in zero, but only 1 stroke: z-e-r-o in one continuous stroke. Play the animation to see how the letters flow together, then trace the whole word and download the printable practice sheet.

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

How to write zero in cursive

  1. 1Write z, e, r, o as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil.
Strokes: 1Pencil lifts: 0Letters: 4

Size is what makes zero readable: midline-height e, r, and o and below-the-line z. Uneven heights are the most common mistake, so check each letter against its lines.

How the letters in zero connect

Follow the joins as you write zero: z ends on an overcurve that carries into the undercurve opening of e; e ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of r; r ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of o.

The letters in zero

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

Trace zero in cursive

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

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

Free printable zero cursive worksheet

The free printable zero worksheet follows the same order as this page: a trace row with dashed models, a green-dot row to start each attempt, a copy row beside a solid model, and blank lines to fill on your own.

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Frequently asked questions

Watch it drawn first, then trace it: zero is 1 stroke without lifting the pencil, so learn where each stroke begins before writing freely. The worksheet on this page follows that exact trace-copy-practice order.

None — zero is a single unbroken stroke from start to finish.

zero uses 4 letters: z, e, r, and o. Size is what makes zero readable: midline-height e, r, and o and below-the-line z. Uneven heights are the most common mistake, so check each letter against its lines.

Follow the joins as you write zero: z ends on an overcurve that carries into the undercurve opening of e; e ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of r; r ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of o.

zero starts with the letter z, which opens on an overcurve. Start there every time — the entry stroke is what the trace check on this page listens for first.

Practice writing zero with real feedback

Scribble teaches cursive this same way on iPad — watch, trace, write, and get feedback on shape, size, spacing, and slant.

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