F in Morse Code
The letter F in Morse code is written as ..-., a pattern of 3 dots and 1 dash, and spoken aloud as di-di-dah-dit. Press play to hear it.
..-.
- Symbol: ..-.
- Pronunciation: di-di-dah-dit
- NATO phonetic word: Foxtrot
- Made of: 3 dots, 1 dash
How To Send F in Morse Code
To send F, key a dot, a dot, a dash, 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 F
F is di-di-dah-dit. Watch the single dah sitting third, which is easy to confuse with L.
Letters Often Confused With F
Because its pattern is the reverse of another letter, F is easy to mix up with L (.-..). Practising them side by side helps you hear the difference.