Morse Code for R
R in International Morse is ·−·, spoken ditdahdit. R is dit-dah-dit, the inverse of K, and one of the first letters after E, T, A, and N.
·−·
Letter-by-letter Morse for R
R (Romeo) is one Morse character: ·−·, spoken ditdahdit.
·−·
About Morse for the letter R
Operators say ditdahdit. The NATO word is Romeo.
R is ·−· — 3 elements. It mixes 2 dit(s) and 1 dah(s).
- Morse
- ·−·
- Dots / dashes
- 2 · / 1 −
- Characters
- 1
- At 18 WPM
- 533 ms
- NATO word
- Romeo
How to tap R
- The pattern is ·−· (ditdahdit). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- R is a single character, so you only need the tiny gap between its own dits and dahs.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 533 ms. Slow down to 12 WPM if you are still learning the rhythm.
- Press Play to hear R, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
R is easy to mix with K (−·−). Learn both rhythms so they stay distinct.
Morse Code for R — FAQ
What is the Morse code for R?
The Morse code for the letter R is ·−·. Say ditdahdit.
How do you tap or flash R in Morse?
Match ·−·: short for each dit, about three times as long for each dah. Press Play on this page, then copy the same timing with a tap, whistle, or flashlight.
How long does R take to send?
At 18 WPM, the letter R takes about 533 ms. At 12 WPM the same ·−· pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
How do you remember Morse for R?
Say ditdahdit and attach the NATO word Romeo. R is dit-dah-dit, the inverse of K, and one of the first letters after E, T, A, and N.
Related Morse lookups
Other high-intent translations — each page has its own Morse, timing, and breakdown.