S in Morse Code
The letter S in Morse code is written as ..., a pattern of 3 dots and 0 dashes, and spoken aloud as di-di-dit. Press play to hear it.
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- Symbol: ...
- Pronunciation: di-di-dit
- NATO phonetic word: Sierra
- Made of: 3 dots, 0 dashes
How To Send S in Morse Code
To send S, key 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 S
S is three dits. S and O together spell out the distress call SOS.