Q in Morse Code
The letter Q in Morse code is written as --.-, a pattern of 1 dot and 3 dashes, and spoken aloud as dah-dah-di-dah. Press play to hear it.
--.-
- Symbol: --.-
- Pronunciation: dah-dah-di-dah
- NATO phonetic word: Quebec
- Made of: 1 dot, 3 dashes
How To Send Q in Morse Code
To send Q, key a dash, a dash, 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 Q
Q is dah-dah-di-dah, often remembered as God-Save-the-Queen.
Letters Often Confused With Q
Because its pattern is the reverse of another letter, Q is easy to mix up with Y (-.--). Practising them side by side helps you hear the difference.