Morse letter

Z in Morse Code

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

LetterZ
Morse Code--..
Remember Z

A memory cue and a real word.

Memory cueZ begins with two dashes and finishes with two dots.

Example wordZULU begins with Z: --.. ..- .-.. ..-

Compare itG stops after the first final dot: --.

Quick reference

Z as a Morse signal.

CharacterMorse CodePronunciationNATO wordType
Z--..dah dah di ditZuluLetter
How to use it

Write, sound, or signal Z clearly.

Write Z 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 Z and lowercase z.

Related letters
FAQ

Quick answers about Z.

What is Z in Morse code?

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

How do you pronounce Z in Morse code?

Z is pronounced dah dah di dit in Morse rhythm.

Is lowercase z different in Morse code?

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