How do you say L in Morse code?

Short, long, short, short. Tap the play button on the translator to hear it.

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Letter L in Morse Code

The letter L in Morse code is .-... Short, long, short, short. Practice it in the live translator or browse the full A-Z chart.

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How Morse code letters work, showing dot and dash patterns

Quick reference: L = .-..

Memorise the rhythm, not just the symbols. Short, long, short, short.

Letter: L
Morse code: .-..
Dots: 3
Dashes: 1

Example word with L

LION encodes to:

.-.. .. --- -.

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

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