By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: January 31, 2025
joining consonants in shorthand
Bat shorthand
Pronunciation: short “a” sound, similar to the word “cat.”
B (heavier stroke)
Heavy dot (for the long vowel “a”)
T (vertical line).
shorthand bat
Tap shorthand
Pronunciation: short “a” sound, similar to the word “cap.”
T (vertical line)
Heavy dot (for the long vowel “a”)
P (lighter stroke)
shorthand tap
Jab shorthand
Pronunciation: short “a” sound, similar to the word “cab.”
J: Curved stroke slanting downward to the left.
A: short a(vowel position: 1st).
B: Straight downward stroke slanting to the right side..
shorthand jab
Dab shorthand
Pronunciation: short “a” sound, similar to the word “cab.”
D is represented by a straight downward stroke.
A is the long vowel A and is written as a small, slanted dash to the right side of the stroke.
B is straight downward stroke, starting from the top and moving vertically downwards.
shorthand dab
