Letter Z
What is Z in Morse Code?
The Morse code for Z is --...
Z--..
Breakdown
Z consists of dash, dash, dot, 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
- · Z takes 11 units in total: 2 dots (2 units) + 3 gaps (3 units) + 2 dashes (6 units)
Memory Trick
"dah-dah-di-dit" — two heavy beats settling into two quick taps.
Example Words
- ZULU --.. ..- .-.. ..-
- ZERO --.. . .-. ---
- ZONE --.. --- -. .
Similar Characters
- G (--.)Z is G with an extra trailing dot: --.. vs --.
Practice This Character
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