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The shortest letter: one short tap.
EComplete E
Letter 5 of 26
E in Morse Code (.)
E in Morse code is dot (·), said dit
Ready when you are.
1 signals1 units0.06 s at 20 WPM
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International Morse
E
dit
.
One signal, more context
When E is sent on its own
One dot is the letter E. In maritime abbreviations E can mean east. The error signal has eight dots, not one.
Sources: ITU-R M.1172 · ARRL traffic procedures
How to tap E
Use eh as a memory cue. Send one short dot.
Don’t mix it up with
T
T is dash (−); E is dot (·). Compare the order and number of signals.
A
A is dot dash (· −); E is dot (·). Compare the order and number of signals.
Words and names that start with E
| Word | Morse | Try it |
|---|---|---|
| East | . .- ... - | Open in translator → |
| Echo | . -.-. .... --- | Open in translator → |
| Emma | . -- -- .- | Open in translator → |
| Eli | . .-.. .. | Open in translator → |
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Questions people ask
What is E in Morse code?
E is dot (·), said dit
What does E mean on its own?
One dot is the letter E. In maritime abbreviations E can mean east. The error signal has eight dots, not one.
How long does E take to send?
The pattern uses 1 unit, including its internal gaps. At 20 WPM that is 0.06 seconds, before the next letter gap.
Which pattern is easy to confuse with E?
Compare T (−) with E (·). Listen for the difference in signal order and length.
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