Letter C
What is C in Morse Code?
The Morse code for C is -.-..
C-.-.
Breakdown
C consists of dash, dot, dash, dot — 2 dots and 2 dashes. Its length is close to the average for the 26 letters.
Timing Structure
- · Dot: about 1 time unit
- · Dash: about 3 time units
- · C takes 11 units in total: 2 dots (2 units) + 3 gaps (3 units) + 2 dashes (6 units)
Memory Trick
"dah-di-dah-dit" — an alternating rhythm that swings back and forth like a pendulum.
Example Words
- CHARLIE -.-. .... .- .-. .-.. .. .
- CALL -.-. .- .-.. .-..
- COULD -.-. --- ..- .-.. -..
Similar Characters
- K (-.-)C is K with an extra dot on the end: -.-. vs -.-.
Practice This Character
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