U in Morse Code
The letter U in Morse code is written as ..-, a pattern of 2 dots and 1 dash, and spoken aloud as di-di-dah. Press play to hear it.
..-
- Symbol: ..-
- Pronunciation: di-di-dah
- NATO phonetic word: Uniform
- Made of: 2 dots, 1 dash
How To Send U in Morse Code
To send U, key a dot, 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 U
U is di-di-dah, two shorts then a long, the reverse of D.
Letters Often Confused With U
Because its pattern is the reverse of another letter, U is easy to mix up with D (-..). Practising them side by side helps you hear the difference.