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A–Z reference
Letters in Morse code
A dot lasts one unit and a dash lasts three. Start with E, T, I, A, N and M, then listen to each complete character as a rhythm.
A.-
B-...
C-.-.
D-..
E.
F..-.
G--.
H....
I..
J.---
K-.-
L.-..
M--
N-.
O---
P.--.
Q--.-
R.-.
S...
T-
U..-
V...-
W.--
X-..-
Y-.--
Z--..
0–9 reference
Numbers in Morse code
Each number uses five signals: zero is five dashes and five is five dots. Compare neighboring numbers to hear how the pattern changes.
0-----
1.----
2..---
3...--
4....-
5.....
6-....
7--...
8---..
9----.
Dot: 1 unit · Dash: 3 units · Gaps: 1 inside a character, 3 between letters, 7 between words. morse2text.com/morse-code-alphabet/
Signal spacing
Timing makes Morse readable
Morse is a timed language. A dot lasts one unit and a dash lasts three units. Parts of the same character are separated by one unit, letters by three units, and words by seven units. Written Morse normally uses a space between letters and a slash between words.
HELLO.... . .-.. .-.. ---
SOS HELP... --- ... / .... . .-.. .--.
Common symbols
Punctuation
Period.-.-.-
Comma--..--
Question mark..--..
Apostrophe.----.
Exclamation-.-.--
Slash-..-.
Parentheses-.--. / -.--.-
At sign.--.-.
Memory shortcut
Learn by sound, not by sight
Charts are useful for reference, but fluent operators recognize the sound of a whole character. Listen to .- as “di-dah” for A instead of thinking “dot, dash.” Practice in short daily sessions, mix characters you already know with one or two new ones, and avoid tracing a visual decision tree in your head. The goal is to hear a rhythm and recognize it immediately.
Start smallLearn six short characters first.
Use mixed drillsPractice random groups, not A–Z order.
Stay accurateSlow down before errors become habits.
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