How to join consonants – Shorthand

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: January 31, 2025

joining consonants in shorthand
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
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
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
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
shorthand dab