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Letter G

What is G in Morse Code?

The Morse code for G is --..

G--.

Breakdown

G consists of dash, dash, dot — 1 dot and 2 dashes. It is a fairly short signal compared with most letters.

Timing Structure

  • · Dot: about 1 time unit
  • · Dash: about 3 time units
  • · G takes 9 units in total: 1 dot (1 units) + 2 gaps (2 units) + 2 dashes (6 units)

Memory Trick

"dah-dah-dit" — two heavy notes settling into one short tap.

Example Words

  • GOLF --. --- .-.. ..-.
  • GREAT --. .-. . .- -
  • GOOD --. --- --- -..

Similar Characters

  • W (.--)Mirror images: dash-dash-dot vs dot-dash-dash.

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