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Letter X in Morse Code

The letter X in Morse code is -..-. Long, two 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: X = -..-

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

  • Letter: X
  • Morse code: -..-
  • Dots: 2
  • Dashes: 2

Example word with X

XRAY encodes to:

-..- .-. .- -.--

Want to try your own word? Open the Morse code translator and type any text to see and hear it instantly.

How to remember X 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 W (.--) and letter Y (-.--) to feel the difference in timing. Mixing pairs in practice builds real recognition speed.

Practice X in the live translator

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