You don't need to memorize each word's combination, although you eventually will as you type them frequently enough. It's shorthand for typing, where you can tr

You don't need to memorize each word's combination, although you eventually will as you type them frequently enough. It's shorthand for typing, where you can transcribe any word. You are chording syllables and in many cases, entire words, but you are not spelling each letter of a word. I am no steno expert, and my speed is not there yet, but I am benefiting from less finger movement and stress. It is also neat to rewire your brain to do something different. I am learning Colemak layout as well for touch typing.