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