Easy way to remember
One short signal tucked after the first long.
TAdd a dash to reach T
NAdd a dot to reach N
KAdd a dash to reach K
YComplete Y
Letter 25 of 26
Y in Morse Code (-.--)
Y in Morse code is dash dot dash dash (− · − −), said dah-di-dah-dah
Ready when you are.
4 signals13 units0.78 s at 20 WPM
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International Morse
Y
dah · di · dah · dah
-.--
How to tap Y
Use YELL-and-YELL-YELL as a memory cue. Send dash dot dash dash. Hold each dash for three dot lengths and leave one dot length between signals.
Don’t mix it up with
Q
Q is dash dash dot dash (− − · −); Y is dash dot dash dash (− · − −). It reverses the signal order.
C
C is dash dot dash dot (− · − ·); Y is dash dot dash dash (− · − −). Only the last signal differs: a dot ends C, a dash ends Y.
Words and names that start with Y
| Word | Morse | Try it |
|---|---|---|
| Yard | -.-- .- .-. -.. | Open in translator → |
| Yellow | -.-- . .-.. .-.. --- .-- | Open in translator → |
| Yasmin | -.-- .- ... -- .. -. | Open in translator → |
| Yusuf | -.-- ..- ... ..- ..-. | Open in translator → |
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Questions people ask
What is Y in Morse code?
Y is dash dot dash dash (− · − −), said dah-di-dah-dah
What does Y mean on its own?
It represents the letter Y. Any extra meaning depends on the operating context or the surrounding message.
How long does Y take to send?
The pattern uses 13 units, including its internal gaps. At 20 WPM that is 0.78 seconds, before the next letter gap.
Which pattern is easy to confuse with Y?
Compare Q (− − · −) with Y (− · − −). Listen for the difference in signal order and length.
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