Greek letter iota
Greek iota: capital Ι, lowercase ι. It stands for ee as in "machine". The capital takes 1 stroke and the lowercase takes 1 stroke. The model on this page is print style, the form used in textbooks and on road signs, drawn one stroke at a time.
Iota is the simplest Greek letter: a short stem with a tiny tail.
Stroke by stroke
- Start on the dashed midline at the left side. Curve straight down, ending on the baseline at the right side.
Look-alikes and pitfalls
Iota is the simplest Greek letter: a short stem with a tiny tail.
In a word
ιστορία (istoría), story
Practice
Trace on screen first: press Trace it above and follow the grey letter. Then print the sheet and write the same letter on paper. Writing on paper is what builds the habit.
More about ι
Iota is letter 9 of 24 in the alphabet, after theta (Θθ), before kappa (Κκ).
In Greek numerals, ι stands for 10, a system older than the digits we use now and still used for chapter numbers and school grades in Greece.
Iota is the smallest Greek letter, which is why "not one iota" means not the slightest bit.
Questions about greek iota
How do you pronounce iota?
Iota is ee as in "machine".
How do you write the capital Ι?
Start on the top line at the middle. Draw a straight line straight down, ending on the baseline at the middle.
How do you write lowercase ι?
Start on the dashed midline at the left side. Curve straight down, ending on the baseline at the right side.
What is a word that uses ι?
ιστορία (istoría), story. The word is written below the letter on this page in the same stroke style.
Can I print a worksheet?
Yes. The worksheet maker takes Greek and Russian text as well as cursive and print, in three line sizes.