Morse Code Dictionary
Common English words translated to Morse code. Type a word in the search box or browse the list. Click any word to hear it played.
Why Learn Morse Code Words?
Memorizing full words in Morse code is the fastest way to become fluent. Rather than decoding letter by letter, experienced operators recognize whole words as patterns — much like reading words rather than individual letters.
Most Important Words to Learn First
Start with SOS, OK, YES, and NO — these are the most universally useful. Then learn common greetings like HELLO and HI, which are also among the shortest patterns to memorize.
How Morse Code Words Are Spaced
Within a word, each letter is separated by a gap of 3 units. Between words, the gap is 7 units. This spacing is what gives Morse code its distinct rhythm and allows operators to hear word boundaries clearly.
The Most Searched Morse Code Phrases
A handful of words account for most of what people want to say in Morse — here they are, ready to copy or tap:
SOS = ··· −−− ··· — the international distress signal, chosen purely for its unmistakable rhythm. It doesn't stand for "Save Our Souls"; that phrase was invented afterwards. It was adopted at the 1906 Berlin convention and became effective in 1908. Full story in the SOS guide.
HELLO = ···· · ·−·· ·−·· −−− — the classic first word to send. See hello in Morse code for audio and tapping patterns.
I LOVE YOU = ·· / ·−·· −−− ···− · / −·−− −−− ··− — the most romantic string of dots and dashes there is; hams shorten it to the number code 88 ("love and kisses") or 143 (the letter counts of I-Love-You). Details in the I love you guide.
HELP = ···· · ·−·· ·−−· — note that in a real emergency, SOS is the better choice: it's shorter, standardized, and recognized worldwide. More in help in Morse code.