Quick reference: O = ---
Memorise the rhythm, not just the symbols. Three long beats.
- Letter: O
- Morse code: ---
- Dots: 0
- Dashes: 3
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Letter O in Morse Code
The letter O in Morse code is ---. Three long beats. Practice it in the live translator or browse the full A-Z chart.
Example word with O
OCEAN encodes to:
--- -.-. . .- -.
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How to remember O 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 N (-.) and letter P (.--.) to feel the difference in timing. Mixing pairs in practice builds real recognition speed.
Practice O in the live translator
Type any word, press play, and hear the Morse audio - perfect for ear training.