Stenography: Diphthongs

 Chapter-5

Definition of diphthongs and types of diphthongs in the system of shorthand explained with suitable examples.

Diphthongs is a union of two vowel sounds in a single syllable. There are four diphthongs in the system of shorthand. They are as follow:-

These four diphthongs may be memorized by learning a sentence.

"I now enjoy music"

Diphthongs "I" and "OI" they are written at the first place.

Examples

Diphthong "OW" and "U", they are written at the third place

Examples

Diphthongs may be joined initially or finally so as to obtain the legible outline.

Examples

Before the consonant k, g, m, r sound of 'way' is indicated with the right semicircle instead of stroke form. But if there is a preceding vowel then consonant form is to be retain.

Examples

Triphones

When a vowel sign immediately follows a diphthong then it is to be indicated by written a small tick to the diphthong . Triphones is a union of three vowel sounds in a single syllable.

Examples

How to start Stenography Click Here.

Chapter-1: Consonants and Joined Strokes Click Here. 

Chapter-2: Use of Vowels Click Here.

Chapter-3: Intervening Vowels and Position Click Here.

Chapter-4: Alternative Signs for R & H Click Here.

Chapter-5: Diphthongs Click Here.

Chapter-6: Phraseography Click Here.

Chapter-7: Circle S & Z Click Here.

Chapter-8: Stroke S & Z Click Here.

Chapter-9: Large Circles 'SW' and 'SS' or 'SZ' Click Here.

Chapter-10: Loop ST and STR Click Here.

Chapter-11: Initial Hooks to Straight Strokes Click Here.

Chapter-12: Alternative Forms Click Here.

Chapter-13: Circle or Loop Preceding Initial Hook Click Here.