Morse letter

A in Morse Code

A in Morse code is “.-”. Copy it, play the sound, or compare it with nearby letters in the International Morse Code alphabet.

LetterA
Morse Code.-
Remember A

A memory cue and a real word.

Memory cueA starts with a short dot and finishes with a longer dash.

Example wordAMATEUR begins with A: .- -- .- - . ..- .-.

Compare itN is the reverse pattern, dash-dot (-.).

Quick reference

A as a Morse signal.

CharacterMorse CodePronunciationNATO wordType
A.-di dahAlphaLetter
How to use it

Write, sound, or signal A clearly.

Write A in Morse code as .-. In a word, keep a space before and after this character's Morse pattern so it does not merge with neighboring letters.

For sound or light, send dots as short signals and dashes as longer signals. The same pattern represents uppercase A and lowercase a.

Related letters
FAQ

Quick answers about A.

What is A in Morse code?

A in Morse code is “.-”. It is the same pattern for uppercase A and lowercase a.

How do you pronounce A in Morse code?

A is pronounced di dah in Morse rhythm.

Is lowercase a different in Morse code?

No. International Morse Code does not distinguish uppercase and lowercase letters, so A and a both use “.-”.