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How Do I Say “SOS” in Morse Code?

To say SOS in Morse code, transmit:

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Letter by letter breakdown

Here is SOS broken down character by character so you can transmit it letter by letter.

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How to transmit “SOS”

  • Tap Hear it in the Translator above to hear the exact audio rhythm.
  • Use the Light button on the translator to flash it with your screen.
  • Each letter is separated by a short pause; words are separated by a longer pause (shown as /).
  • Download a printable JPG card or WAV audio file for offline practice.
  • See the SOS word page or explore the A–Z letter pages to learn each character.

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