Pitman shorthand|second place complete vowel long A short E long O short U Explain in shorthand

In vowel shorthand, the second-place vowel sounds are typically associated with the mid-range sounds in English. Here’s a breakdown:

Second-Place Vowels in Shorthand:

In Pitman shorthand, each vowel has a "position" related to its placement relative to the consonant stroke. The second-place vowels are represented with distinct symbols or marks. They generally fall in the middle of the stroke.

1. Long 'A' as in "ate" — sounds like /eɪ/ (as in day or play).


2. Short 'E' as in "pet" — sounds like /e/ (as in bed or get).


3. Long 'O' as in "old" — sounds like /oʊ/ (as in go or slow).


4. Short 'U' as in "put" — sounds like /ʊ/ (as in book or could).



Each vowel sound is represented by a particular mark placed relative to the consonant stroke, with these symbols indicating that the vowel is positioned in the middle, or "second place," of the consonant symbol in Pitman shorthand.