How to Say Hello in Morse Code

Saying HELLO in Morse code is one of the first things most beginners learn. It uses 5 common letters, sounds great when played at speed, and is instantly recognisable to anyone who knows Morse. Here is exactly how to say it — step by step.

Say It Letter by Letter

HELLO breaks down into 5 letters. Learn each one individually then string them together:

Timing rule: Between each dot/dash within a letter — 1 unit gap. Between letters — 3 unit gap. So after the fast ···· of H, pause 3 units before the single · of E. This spacing is what makes words readable.

Ways to Say Hello in Morse Code

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Audio beeps

Use our translator — type HELLO and press Play. Hear the exact rhythm at any speed.

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Flashlight

Short flash = dot, long flash = dash. Great for signalling at night or across distances.

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Tapping

Quick tap = dot, held tap = dash. Works on any surface — a table, pipe, or wall.

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Ham radio (CW)

On amateur radio, HELLO is often shortened to HI — two letters, much faster to send.

Quick Ways to Say Hello in Morse

HELLO — ···· · ·-·· ·-·· --- (full word, 5 letters)
HI — ···· ·· (casual, 2 letters, ham radio standard)
HEY — ···· · -.-- (3 letters)
GM — --. -- (Good Morning, ham radio abbreviation)
GE — --. . (Good Evening, ham radio abbreviation)

Practice Tip

The best way to learn HELLO is to listen to it at slow speed, then gradually increase. Use our translator — set the speed slider to 8 WPM first, listen 10 times, then bump it to 13 WPM. Within a few sessions your ear will recognise HELLO instantly without thinking.

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How to Say Hello in Morse Code

Say It Letter by Letter

H — Four dots

E — One dot

L — Dot dash dot dot

L again — same pattern

O — Three dashes

Ways to Say Hello in Morse Code

Quick Ways to Say Hello in Morse

Practice Tip

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