The letter P in Morse code is .--. — · — — ·. P is the nineteenth most common letter in English, which is why it received a longer 4-signal code.
How to Translate P to Morse Code
To translate P to Morse code, write .--.. In written form this is · — — ·. When sending by sound, tap a short beep then a long beep then a long 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 P in Morse Code?
Here is what P looks like as physical signal blocks — this is the answer to "what is P in Morse code":
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, P is called Papa. When spelling out a word letter by letter on radio, operators say "Papa" to make P unmistakable from other letters that sound similar.
Words Starting With P
Click any word to hear it in Morse code:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P in Morse code? +
P in Morse code is .--., written as · — — ·. It uses 4 signals.
How do you translate P to Morse code? +
To translate P to Morse code, write .--.. A dot is a short signal and a dash is three times as long.
Tap short then long then long 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 left then right then right then left for P. The input checks automatically when your tap count matches the code.
How Common is P in English?
P is the nineteenth most common letter in English. Morse code gave shorter codes to more frequent letters. P received a 4-signal code based on its frequency in everyday text.
Practice P in Morse
Start with the Learn page — P appears in a structured audio flashcard lesson. Then use practice mode for random drills. The timed quiz adds pressure that builds real recognition speed.