V in Morse Code
The letter V in Morse code is written as ...-, a pattern of 3 dots and 1 dash, and spoken aloud as di-di-di-dah. Press play to hear it.
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- Symbol: ...-
- Pronunciation: di-di-di-dah
- NATO phonetic word: Victor
- Made of: 3 dots, 1 dash
How To Send V in Morse Code
To send V, key a dot, 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 V
V is di-di-di-dah, famous as the opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Letters Often Confused With V
Because its pattern is the reverse of another letter, V is easy to mix up with B (-...). Practising them side by side helps you hear the difference.