R in Morse Code
The letter R in Morse code is written as .-., a pattern of 2 dots and 1 dash, and spoken aloud as di-dah-dit. Press play to hear it.
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- Symbol: .-.
- Pronunciation: di-dah-dit
- NATO phonetic word: Romeo
- Made of: 2 dots, 1 dash
How To Send R in Morse Code
To send R, key 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 R
R is di-dah-dit, short-long-short, a tidy symmetric pattern.