How to sign hear in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand next to the side of your head with your thumb pointing toward your ear. Then, move your thumb toward your ear while curling your index and middle fingers in.

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Sequential Breakdown of hear

Beginning and End Frames

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First Frame of hear

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for hear
Extend your thumb, index, and middle fingers, while folding your ring and pinky fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for hear
Extend your thumb, index, and middle fingers with a slight curl, folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

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Paul Kelly, a nationally certified sign language interpreter and the founder of strongasl.com, has dedicated his career to bridging communication gaps through sign language. As a CODA (child of deaf adult), with deep personal and professional roots in the deaf community, Paul brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to his work.

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