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Morse Code Alphabet: Letters, Numbers and How to Learn It

Morse code turns letters into short and long signals – dots and dashes. It’s still used by radio amateurs, pilots and as a fun puzzle.

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Letters

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 –..

Numbers

1 .—- 2 ..— 3 …– 4 ….- 5 ….. 6 -…. 7 –… 8 —.. 9 —-. 0 —–

Timing rules

A dash is three dots long. The gap inside a letter is one dot, between letters three dots, and between words seven dots. SOS is … — … sent as one continuous signal.

Learn it by sound

Learn letters as rhythms, not as dot-dash pictures – it's much faster. Type text into the Morse Code Translator and press Play to hear each letter.

Frequently asked questions

What does SOS stand for?

Nothing – it was chosen because … — … is easy to send and recognise.

Is Morse code still used?

Yes, by amateur radio operators and in aviation navigation beacons.

How long does it take to learn?

Most people learn the letters in a few weeks of short daily practice.

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