The letter W in Morse code is .-- — · — —. W is the fifteenth most common letter in English, which is why it received a medium 3-signal code.
How to Translate W to Morse Code
To translate W 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. The dots and dashes follow the ITU-R M.1677-1 international Morse code standard used worldwide.
Visual Signal — What is W in Morse Code?
Here is what W looks like as physical signal blocks — this is the answer to "what is W in Morse code":
Memory trick: W: dit-DAH-DAH — one short then two long.
W in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, W is called Whiskey. When spelling out a word letter by letter on radio, operators say "Whiskey" to make W unmistakable from other letters that sound similar.
Words Starting With W
Click any word to hear it in Morse code:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W in Morse code? +
W in Morse code is .--, written as · — —. It uses 3 signals.
How do you translate W to Morse code? +
To translate W to Morse code, write .--. A dot is a short signal and a dash is three times as long.
Tap short then long then long — .-- (· — —). 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 for W. The input checks automatically when your tap count matches the code.
How Common is W in English?
W is the fifteenth most common letter in English. Morse code gave shorter codes to more frequent letters. W received a 3-signal code based on its frequency in everyday text.
Practice W in Morse
Start with the Learn page — W appears in a structured audio flashcard lesson. Then use practice mode for random drills. The timed quiz adds pressure that builds real recognition speed.