How to sign no in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your hand in front of you and oriented away from yourself, begin with your thumb, middle, and index fingers extended, and then bring those fingertips together.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of no

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of no

End of Sign

Final Frame of no

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for no
Extend your index and middle fingers while keeping them together, with your thumb sticking out. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for no
Touch your thumb to the tips of your index and middle fingers as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your hand in front of you and oriented away from yourself, begin with your thumb, middle, and index fingers extended, and then bring those fingertips together.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of no

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of no

End of Sign

Final Frame of no

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for no
Extend your thumb, index, and middle fingers, while folding your ring and pinky fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for no
Touch your thumb to the tips of your index and middle fingers as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

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