Easy way to remember
A long second signal between short taps.
EAdd a dot to reach E
AAdd a dash to reach A
RAdd a dot to reach R
LComplete L
Letter 12 of 26
L in Morse Code (.-..)
L in Morse code is dot dash dot dot (· − · ·), said di-dah-di-dit
Ready when you are.
4 signals9 units0.54 s at 20 WPM
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International Morse
L
di · dah · di · dit
.-..
How to tap L
Use a-LONG-way-on as a memory cue. Send dot dash dot dot. Hold each dash for three dot lengths and leave one dot length between signals.
Don’t mix it up with
F
F is dot dot dash dot (· · − ·); L is dot dash dot dot (· − · ·). It reverses the signal order.
H
H is dot dot dot dot (· · · ·); L is dot dash dot dot (· − · ·). Compare the order and number of signals.
Words and names that start with L
| Word | Morse | Try it |
|---|---|---|
| Lamp | .-.. .- -- .--. | Open in translator → |
| Leaf | .-.. . .- ..-. | Open in translator → |
| Liam | .-.. .. .- -- | Open in translator → |
| Lina | .-.. .. -. .- | Open in translator → |
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Questions people ask
What is L in Morse code?
L is dot dash dot dot (· − · ·), said di-dah-di-dit
What does L mean on its own?
It represents the letter L. Any extra meaning depends on the operating context or the surrounding message.
How long does L take to send?
The pattern uses 9 units, including its internal gaps. At 20 WPM that is 0.54 seconds, before the next letter gap.
Which pattern is easy to confuse with L?
Compare F (· · − ·) with L (· − · ·). Listen for the difference in signal order and length.
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