WORD in Morse Code

Morse Pattern

WORD is written as .-- --- .-. -... It contains 5 dots and 7 dashes. The rhythm is short + long + long + long + long + long + short + long + short + long + short + short.

How to type WORD

Type .-- --- .-. -... A dot lasts one time unit, a dash lasts three, a letter gap lasts three units, and a word gap lasts seven.

Pattern and sound

Use Listen to hear the complete rhythm at 620 Hz. Learn it as one sound pattern instead of counting every mark; this improves recognition at higher speeds.

Usage examples

• WORD can be sent as a standalone word or as part of a longer message.
• Ordinary meaning: A unit of language carrying meaning.
• Use a three-unit gap between letters and a seven-unit gap before the next word.

Practice this signal

Listen once, repeat the rhythm, then enter it from memory. Short daily sessions build more reliable recognition than visual memorization alone.