Y in Morse Code
The letter Y in Morse code is written as -.--, a pattern of 1 dot and 3 dashes, and spoken aloud as dah-di-dah-dah. Press play to hear it.
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- Symbol: -.--
- Pronunciation: dah-di-dah-dah
- NATO phonetic word: Yankee
- Made of: 1 dot, 3 dashes
How To Send Y in Morse Code
To send Y, key a dash, 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 Y
Y is dah-di-dah-dah. It is close to C but ends on a second long.
Letters Often Confused With Y
Because its pattern is the reverse of another letter, Y is easy to mix up with Q (--.-). Practising them side by side helps you hear the difference.