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