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Letter D in Morse Code

The letter D in Morse code is -... One long beat followed by two short beats. Practice it in the live translator or browse the full A-Z chart.

How Morse code letters work, showing dot and dash patterns

Quick reference: D = -..

Memorise the rhythm, not just the symbols. One long beat followed by two short beats.

  • Letter: D
  • Morse code: -..
  • Dots: 2
  • Dashes: 1

Example word with D

DOG encodes to:

-.. --- --.

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How to remember D in Morse code

Learners pick up letters fastest when they listen rather than read. Play the audio a few times, repeat the rhythm aloud, then write the dots and dashes on paper. The fast-start learning guide covers the full routine.

Related letters

Compare letter C (-.-.) and letter E (.) to feel the difference in timing. Mixing pairs in practice builds real recognition speed.

Practice D in the live translator

Type any word, press play, and hear the Morse audio - perfect for ear training.