How to sign “Sons” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Sons” instead
Step by step
- Hold your non-dominant forearm horizontally in front of you, as if cradling a baby.
- Shape your dominant hand into a flat B, with the palm facing toward your left.
- Touch the edge of the dominant hand to your forehead like a salute, marking the male part.
- Sweep the dominant hand down into the crook of your non-dominant elbow, ending palm up.
- Keep the cradled arm still — do not rock it side to side, that extra movement belongs to BABY.
Practice tip
Plural of “Son” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Sons”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.