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Hello in Morse Code

Learn to send this friendly greeting with perfect timing and clarity.

.... . .-.. .-.. ---
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Tip: Translation is real-time — just type. Use . dots, - dashes, space between letters, / between words. SOS = ... --- ...
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Single space between letters, / between words. Unrecognised characters show as #. Example: .... . .-.. .-.. --- = HELLO

How to Say "Hello" in Morse Code?

Looking for the exact way to write hello in Morse code? It's: .... . .-.. .-.. ---

That's five letters sent as dots and dashes with short pauses in between. Morse is an international standard, so this spelling works the same on the radio, flashlight, or tapping on a surface.

Letter-by-Letter Breakdown

H
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E
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L
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L
.-..
O
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Put together with a single space between letters: .... . .-.. .-.. ---

Timing Rules

Dot = 1 unit
Dash = 3 units
Within a letter = 1 unit pause
Between letters = 3 units pause
Between words = 7 units pause

So for "hello" tap or flash: .... (pause) . (pause) .-.. (pause) .-.. (pause) ---. Keep the rhythm steady; clarity matters more than speed.

Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing "O" vs Zero

The letter O is ---; the numeral 0 is ----- (five dashes).

Mixing L and R

L is .-.., while R is .-..

Running letters together

If you skip the 3-unit gap between letters, .... . can sound like a different pattern. Count in your head to keep spacing consistent.

How to Practice

1

Hear and copy

Use the player at the top of this page to hear the audio, then echo it back immediately to lock in the timing.

2

Flashlight drills

Dots are quick blinks; dashes are longer. Count "one" for dots and "one-two-three" for dashes.

3

Write it

On paper, group letters with spaces so your brain learns the chunks: H | E | L | L | O.

When to Use "HELLO" vs. "HI"

Sometimes you want something shorter. Hi is only two letters: .... .. See the quick guide here: Hi in Morse Code.

For friendly or romantic notes, people often ask for I Love You in Morse Code, great for bracelets, rings, or hidden messages.

And for basic courtesy in tough situations, learn Help in Morse Code so you can signal clearly if needed.

Hello in Other Languages

Language Phrase Morse Code
Spanish HOLA .... --- .-.. .-
French BONJOUR -... --- -. .--- --- ..- .-.
Italian CIAO -.-. .. .- ---
Japanese KONNICHIWA -.- --- -. -. .. -.-. .... .. .-- .-

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