Morse Code Alphabet [Chart & Pronunciation]: A Simple Guide
Have you ever wanted to send secret messages? Or talk to someone far away using just sounds or flashes of light? That is what Morse code is all about!
It is like a secret language where every letter has its own special sound or pattern of dots and dashes.
Do not worry, it is not as hard as it looks. We will learn it together, step by step.
Let us start with the alphabet!
The Morse Code Alphabet Chart
Here is the full secret alphabet. Each letter has its own special code made of "dits" (short sounds/dots) and "dahs" (long sounds/dashes).
| Letter | Morse Code | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| A | .- | dit-dah |
| B | -... | dah-dit-dit-dit |
| C | -.-. | dah-dit-dah-dit |
| D | -.. | dah-dit-dit |
| E | . | dit |
| F | ..-. | dit-dit-dah-dit |
| G | --. | dah-dah-dit |
| H | .... | dit-dit-dit-dit |
| I | .. | dit-dit |
| J | .--- | dit-dah-dah-dah |
| K | -.- | dah-dit-dah |
| L | .-.. | dit-dah-dit-dit |
| M | -- | dah-dah |
| N | -. | dah-dit |
| O | --- | dah-dah-dah |
| P | .--. | dit-dah-dah-dit |
| Q | --.- | dah-dah-dit-dah |
| R | .-. | dit-dah-dit |
| S | ... | dit-dit-dit |
| T | - | dah |
| U | ..- | dit-dit-dah |
| V | ...- | dit-dit-dit-dah |
| W | .-- | dit-dah-dah |
| X | -..- | dah-dit-dit-dah |
| Y | -.-- | dah-dit-dah-dah |
| Z | --.. | dah-dah-dit-dit |
How to Pronounce Morse Code
The best way to learn Morse code is to listen to it and say it out loud.
- A dot (.) is a short sound, like "dit."
- A dash (-) is a longer sound, like "dah."
When you say a letter, say its dits and dahs. For example:
- The letter A is .-. You say "dit-dah."
- The letter B is -.... You say "dah-dit-dit-dit."
- The letter S is .... You say "dit-dit-dit."
- The letter O is ---. You say "dah-dah-dah."
Try saying your name in Morse code! It is a fun way to practice.
Easy Ways to Remember the Alphabet
Some letters are easy to remember because they are short, like E (.) and T (-).
Other letters can be remembered with little tricks:
- M and N: M is -- (dah-dah), N is -. (dah-dit). They are like opposites!
- S, I, H: S is ... (dit-dit-dit), I is .. (dit-dit), H is .... (dit-dit-dit-dit). They all start with dots and get longer.
- O, K, G: O is --- (dah-dah-dah), K is -.- (dah-dit-dah), G is --. (dah-dah-dit). They all have dashes.
You can also use a Morse code learning app to help you practice. Many apps turn learning into a fun game!
What's Next?
Now that you know the alphabet, you can start sending simple words.
But what about numbers and punctuation marks like question marks or periods? Those are important too!
You can learn all about them in our guide to Morse Code Numbers & Punctuation.