How to sign
E in ASL
The letter E curls all four fingers down so the fingertips rest on the thumb, which is tucked across the palm.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: E hand
- Shoulder height, palm out
- Alphabet
How to sign e
- 1
Tuck your thumb across your palm.
- 2
Curl all four fingers down so the fingertips touch or hover just above the thumb.
- 3
Keep it tight and compact.
Common mistakes
- Leaving it loose, which blurs into O or a weak C. E is tight.
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Questions about “E”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for e. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
ASL Alphabet
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