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Learn to send this simple greeting with proper timing and technique.
. dots, - dashes, space between letters, / between words. SOS = ... --- ...#. Example: .... . .-.. .-.. --- = HELLO
Looking for the exact way to write hi in Morse code? It's:
.... ..
That's H (....) and I (..), sent with a short pause between the letters. This tiny greeting is perfect for learning rhythm and spacing—master "HI" and longer words will come much easier.
Put together with a single space between letters: .... ..
Dots are quick blinks. Send four quick blinks, pause, then two quick blinks.
Short toots only—four, pause, two. Keep the pitch consistent.
Tap-tap-tap-tap, pause, tap-tap. Use a hard surface.
Key at a steady pace. Because it's so short, repeat it a few times.
| Dot | = 1 unit |
| Gap within letter | = 1 unit pause |
| Gap between letters | = 3 units pause |
The "HI" Rhythm: Send .... (four dots with 1 unit between each), then pause 3 units, then .. (two dots with 1 unit between them). Keep dots crisp and evenly spaced.
If .... and .. blur together, you are sending a 6-dot string (which means "error"). Lengthen the 3-unit gap.
Keep a metronome-like pace; don't speed up on the second letter.
HI uses only dots. If you hear anything long, reset your rhythm.
Play the audio at the top of the page, then immediately repeat it.
Think "one" for each dot; pause "one-two-three" between letters.
Jot H | I on paper to remind yourself to keep the 3-unit gap clean.
Once HI feels automatic, round out your toolkit with these everyday phrases to practice your spacing.
| Language | Phrase | Morse Code |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | HOLA | .... --- .-.. .- |
| French | SALUT | ... .- .-.. ..- - |
| Italian | CIAO | -.-. .. .- --- |
| Japanese | KONNICHIWA | -.- --- -. -. .. -.-. .... .. .-- .- |
Practice sending custom names and phrases with our interactive Morse Code Translator.
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