Morse Code for Wait
WAIT as a word is W-A-I-T. Radio operators also use the prosign AS for “wait,” which is not this spelling — this page is the English word. Encoded: ·−− ·− ·· − · about 2.0 seconds at 18 WPM.
·−− ·− ·· −
Letter-by-letter Morse for Wait
Every letter in “Wait” is shown below with its Morse. There is no word slash because this is a single word.
·−− ·− ·· −
About “Wait” in Morse
Encoded it is ·−− ·− ·· − — 1 word, 4 characters (W, A, I, T), 4 dits and 4 dahs, about 2.0 seconds at 18 WPM.
The slowest letter is W (·−−, ditdahdah). Give it full dah length.
- Morse
- ·−− ·− ·· −
- Dots / dashes
- 4 · / 4 −
- Characters
- 4
- At 18 WPM
- 2.0 seconds
- Longest character
- W (·−−)
How to tap “Wait”
- The pattern is ·−− ·− ·· − (ditdahdah, ditdah, ditdit, dah). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- “Wait” is one word of 4 letters (W, A, I, T). Gap letters by about three dits; there is no word slash.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 2.0 seconds. Give W (·−−) its full length — it is the slowest character here.
- Press Play to hear Wait, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
In “Wait”, watch W (·−−) vs G (−−·); A (·−) vs N (−·).
Morse Code for Wait — FAQ
What is the Morse code for Wait?
The Morse code for “Wait” is ·−− ·− ·· −. That uses W, A, I, T.
How do you tap or flash Wait 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 Wait take to send?
At 18 WPM, “Wait” takes about 2.0 seconds. At 12 WPM the same ·−− ·− ·· − pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
Which letter in Wait is hardest in Morse?
W is the longest character in “Wait”: ·−− (ditdahdah).
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