The letter B in Morse code is -... — — · · ·. B is the twentieth most common letter in English, which is why it received a longer 4-signal code.
How to Translate B to Morse Code
To translate B to Morse code, write -.... In written form this is — · · ·. When sending by sound, tap a long beep then a short beep then a short beep then a short beep. The dots and dashes follow the ITU-R M.1677-1 international Morse code standard used worldwide.
Visual Signal — What is B in Morse Code?
Here is what B looks like as physical signal blocks — this is the answer to "what is B in Morse code":
Memory trick: B sounds like "BAH-dit-dit-dit" — one long then three short.
B in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, B is called Bravo. When spelling out a word letter by letter on radio, operators say "Bravo" to make B unmistakable from other letters that sound similar.
Words Starting With B
Click any word to hear it in Morse code:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B in Morse code? +
B in Morse code is -..., written as — · · ·. It uses 4 signals.
How do you translate B to Morse code? +
To translate B to Morse code, write -.... A dot is a short signal and a dash is three times as long.
Tap long then short then short then short — -... (— · · ·). The gap between signals within one letter is one dot length. The gap before the next letter is three dot lengths.
In the Two-Button Tap mode, press right then left then left then left for B. The input checks automatically when your tap count matches the code.
How Common is B in English?
B is the twentieth most common letter in English. Morse code gave shorter codes to more frequent letters. B received a 4-signal code based on its frequency in everyday text.
Practice B in Morse
Start with the Learn page — B appears in a structured audio flashcard lesson. Then use practice mode for random drills. The timed quiz adds pressure that builds real recognition speed.