Alphabet
Learn the full A–Z handshapes used to fingerspell names and words.
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A
Closed fist, thumb resting on the side of the index finger.
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B
Flat palm facing forward, fingers together, thumb tucked.
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C
Curl all fingers and thumb to form the shape of the letter C.
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D
Index finger pointing up, other fingers touch the thumb.
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E
Fingers bent down, thumb tucked under the curled fingers.
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F
Thumb and index finger touch to form a circle, others extended.
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G
Index finger extended sideways, thumb parallel above it.
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H
Index and middle finger extended sideways together.
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I
Pinky extended upward, all other fingers folded.
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J
Pinky extended, trace the letter J in the air.
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K
Index up, middle finger out, thumb between them.
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L
Thumb and index form an L shape, others folded.
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M
Thumb tucked under the first three fingers.
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N
Thumb tucked under the first two fingers.
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O
All fingers curved to meet the thumb forming an O.
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R
Index and middle finger crossed, others folded.
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S
Closed fist with thumb across the front of the fingers.
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T
Thumb tucked between the index and middle finger.
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U
Index and middle finger together pointing up.
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V
Index and middle finger apart forming a V.
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W
Index, middle and ring fingers extended apart.
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Y
Thumb and pinky extended, middle fingers folded.
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Z
Index finger draws the letter Z in the air.
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