Long oo is represented by a heavy dash – Shorthand

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 8, 2025

Pool shorthand

1. P is represented by a slanting stroke, drawn from top left to bottom right.
2. O is represented by a heavy dash placed above the “L” stroke, indicating the long “OO”  sound.(vowel place:3rd)
3. L is represented by a curved stroke, going from top left to bottom right.

Tool shorthand

1. T is represented by a light vertical stroke, drawn from top to bottom.
2.  (long “OO” sound) is represented by a heavy dash placed above the “L” stroke.(vowel place:3rd)
3. L is represented by a curved stroke, going from top left to bottom right.

Booth shorthand

1. B is represented by a heavy downward stroke, drawn from left to right.
2. O is represented by a heavy dash, placed to the left side of the “th” stroke, indicating the long “OO” vowel sound.(vowel place:3rd)
3. Th is represented by a heavy curved stroke, starting from top left to bottom right.

Loop shorthand

1. L is represented by a curved stroke, going from top left to bottom right.
2. O is represented by a heavy dash, placed to the left side of the “p” stroke, indicating the long “OO” vowel sound.(vowel place:3rd)
3. P is represented by a slanting stroke, drawn from top left to bottom right.

Zoo shorthand

1. Z is represented by a heavy curved stroke, starting from top right to bottom left.
2. OO is represented by a heavy dash, placed to the right side of the “Z” stroke, indicating the long “OO” vowel sound.(vowel place:3rd)

Boot shorthand

1. B is represented by a heavy downward stroke, drawn from left to right.
2. O is represented by a heavy dash, placed to the left side of the “t” stroke, indicating the long “OO” vowel sound.(vowel place:3rd)
3. T is represented by a light horizontal stroke, drawn from left to right.