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Letter K in Morse Code

The letter K in Morse code is -.-. Long, short, long. Practice it in the live translator or browse the full A-Z chart.

How Morse code letters work, showing dot and dash patterns

Quick reference: K = -.-

Memorise the rhythm, not just the symbols. Long, short, long.

  • Letter: K
  • Morse code: -.-
  • Dots: 1
  • Dashes: 2

Example word with K

KITE encodes to:

-.- .. - .

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How to remember K in Morse code

Learners pick up letters fastest when they listen rather than read. Play the audio a few times, repeat the rhythm aloud, then write the dots and dashes on paper. The fast-start learning guide covers the full routine.

Related letters

Compare letter J (.---) and letter L (.-..) to feel the difference in timing. Mixing pairs in practice builds real recognition speed.

Practice K in the live translator

Type any word, press play, and hear the Morse audio - perfect for ear training.