Morse code alphabet
G in Morse Code
The letter G in Morse code is --. — spoken "dah-dah-dit". Press play to hear it, flash it as light, or copy the code.
What does --. mean in Morse code?
--. is the letter G in International Morse code. The code is made of 1 dit (short) and 2 dahs (long), which is why it is read aloud as "dah-dah-dit". It takes 9 time units to send — at a standard 20 words per minute that is roughly 540 milliseconds.
G is the reverse of W (·−−). Together with M, O and the other dah-heavy letters it gives Morse its low, rolling sound. In ham radio "GM", "GA" and "GE" mean good morning, afternoon and evening.
How G is timed
Morse timing is built from one unit — the length of a dit. A dah is three units, and there is one silent unit between the symbols of a letter. Here is G drawn to scale:
How to remember G
Say the phrase GOOD GRA-vy to the rhythm of the code — the stressed syllables are the dahs, the rest are dits. Hear it a few times with the player above and the phrase will come back by itself.
Easy to confuse with
When you are learning by ear, these codes sound close to G:
Words that start with G
G at a glance
| Morse code | --. |
|---|---|
| Spoken | dah-dah-dit |
| Symbols | 1 dit, 2 dahs |
| Length | 9 units · ≈540 ms at 20 WPM |
| NATO phonetic | Golf |
| Frequency in English | ≈2% — #17 of 26 letters |
| Position in alphabet | 7 of 26 |
| Reversed | .-- = W |
Frequently asked questions
How do you write G in Morse code?
The letter G is written --. — 1 dit and 2 dahs. Spoken aloud it is "dah-dah-dit".
What does --. mean in Morse code?
--. is the letter G G in International Morse code. If you see or hear "dah dah dit", it stands for G.How long does G take to send?
G lasts 9 time units (a dit is 1 unit, a dah is 3, with 1 unit between symbols). At 20 WPM that is about 540 ms; at a beginner speed of 12 WPM about 900 ms — plus a 3-unit pause before the next character.
What is the NATO phonetic word for G?
In the NATO phonetic alphabet G is "Golf". Radio operators often say the word and then send --. so the letter cannot be misheard.