B in Morse Code
The letter B in Morse code is written as -..., a pattern of 3 dots and 1 dash, and spoken aloud as dah-di-di-dit. Press play to hear it.
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- Symbol: -...
- Pronunciation: dah-di-di-dit
- NATO phonetic word: Bravo
- Made of: 3 dots, 1 dash
How To Send B in Morse Code
To send B, key a dash, a dot, a dot, a dot. 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 B
B is dah-di-di-dit: one long followed by three shorts. It is the reverse of V (di-di-di-dah).
Letters Often Confused With B
Because its pattern is the reverse of another letter, B is easy to mix up with V (...-). Practising them side by side helps you hear the difference.