A in Morse Code
The letter A in Morse code is written as .-, a pattern of 1 dot and 1 dash, and spoken aloud as di-dah. Press play to hear it.
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- Symbol: .-
- Pronunciation: di-dah
- NATO phonetic word: Alfa
- Made of: 1 dot, 1 dash
How To Send A in Morse Code
To send A, key a dot, a dash. A dot is one unit of time and a dash lasts three units, with a one-unit gap between the parts of the letter. At a typical speed each unit is a fraction of a second, so the whole letter takes well under a second to send.
How To Remember A
A is di-dah, a short then a long. It is the mirror image of N (dah-di), so learn the two together.
Letters Often Confused With A
Because its pattern is the reverse of another letter, A is easy to mix up with N (-.). Practising them side by side helps you hear the difference.