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