Letter P
What is P in Morse Code?
The Morse code for P is .--..
P.--.
Breakdown
P consists of dot, dash, 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
- · P takes 11 units in total: 2 dots (2 units) + 3 gaps (3 units) + 2 dashes (6 units)
Memory Trick
"di-dah-dah-dit" — a dot, two long notes, and a closing tap.
Example Words
- PAPA .--. .- .--. .-
- PLEASE .--. .-.. . .- ... .
- PEOPLE .--. . --- .--. .-.. .
Similar Characters
- L (.-..)P has a single dot at the end, L has two: .--. vs .-..
Practice This Character
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