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Letter J in Morse Code

The letter J in Morse code is .---. One short followed by three long 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: J = .---

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

  • Letter: J
  • Morse code: .---
  • Dots: 1
  • Dashes: 3

Example word with J

JET encodes to:

.--- . -

Want to try your own word? Open the Morse code translator and type any text to see and hear it instantly.

How to remember J 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 I (..) and letter K (-.-) to feel the difference in timing. Mixing pairs in practice builds real recognition speed.

Practice J in the live translator

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