Morse letter

Q in Morse Code

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

LetterQ
Morse Code--.-
Remember Q

A memory cue and a real word.

Memory cueQ begins with two dashes, then turns dot-dash.

Example wordQUEBEC begins with Q: --.- ..- . -... . -.-.

Compare itG shares the first three signals but stops at --.

Quick reference

Q as a Morse signal.

CharacterMorse CodePronunciationNATO wordType
Q--.-dah dah di dahQuebecLetter
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FAQ

Quick answers about Q.

What is Q in Morse code?

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

How do you pronounce Q in Morse code?

Q is pronounced dah dah di dah in Morse rhythm.

Is lowercase q different in Morse code?

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