What is the sign in asl for compound word?

There isn't a specific sign in ASL for "compound word." ASL doesn't treat compound words as a separate grammatical category like English does. Instead, the signs for each word in a compound are simply signed consecutively.

For example, "sunshine" in ASL would be signed as "sun" followed by "shine."

Here's how ASL generally handles compound words:

* Direct Translation: Signs for each individual word in the compound are combined. For example, "bedroom" would be "bed" + "room."

* Descriptive Signs: If the meaning of a compound word isn't easily understood by combining the signs for each word, a descriptive sign might be used instead. For example, "rainbow" could be signed by drawing a rainbow in the air.

* Context: The meaning of a compound word can often be understood based on context, so sometimes only one sign is needed. For example, "notebook" might be signed as "note" if the context makes it clear that you're referring to a book for taking notes.

Remember, ASL is a visual language, and the signs are often more fluid and expressive than written English words.