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Hyphen in Morse Code

The hyphen in Morse code is -....-. Hyphen is text punctuation, while a dash or dah is a long mark inside Morse notation.

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Direct answer

Hyphen

The hyphen in Morse code is -....-. Hyphen is text punctuation, while a dash or dah is a long mark inside Morse notation.

Plain text

-

Morse

-....-

Rhythm

dah-di-di-di-di-dah

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Quick breakdown

--....-

- maps to -....-.

Breakdown

Hyphen Morse breakdown

The hyphen has its own punctuation pattern. Do not confuse the typed hyphen in source text with the dash marks used to write Morse.

Character-level breakdown

-

-....-

- maps to -....-.

Usage notes

Using a hyphen in Morse

Use the exact pattern, then check the spacing before copying it into another app or permanent design.

Names and compounds

Names

Use hyphen punctuation for names and compound words such as ANNE-MARIE or X-RAY.

Dash notation

A Morse dash is a long sound. A typed hyphen in source text is punctuation and encodes as -....-.

Copy-paste safety

Copy

Use a normal hyphen-minus key. Long dashes and styled dashes may not decode consistently.

Worked examples

Hyphen examples

These examples keep the pattern in useful message contexts.

X-RAY

X-RAY

-..- -....- .-. .- -.--

A compound-style word with hyphen punctuation between X and RAY.

ANNE-MARIE

ANNE-MARIE

.- -. -. . -....- -- .- .-. .. .

A name example where punctuation should be checked before permanent use.

A-B

A-B

.- -....- -...

A short test that makes the hyphen group easy to locate.

Use it well

Common mistakes

Check these details before copying the result into a message, worksheet, gift, or practice drill.

Confusing hyphen and dah

Hyphen in source text is punctuation. Dah is the long mark used inside Morse patterns.

Using an em dash or en dash

Styled dashes are different characters. Use the normal hyphen for reliable encoding.

Skipping punctuation in names

Names

If a hyphen is part of a name, keep it and verify the full output before final use.

FAQ

Hyphen in Morse Code FAQ

Quick answers for spacing, supported characters, and decoding pasted Morse.

What is a hyphen in Morse code?>

A hyphen in Morse code is -....-

Is a hyphen the same as a Morse dash?>

No. A hyphen is text punctuation. A Morse dash, or dah, is the long mark inside a Morse pattern.

Can I encode hyphenated names?>

Yes. Use a normal hyphen and verify the full name in the name converter or encoder.

Why did my hyphen not decode?>

It may have been copied as a styled dash or merged into surrounding Morse because separators were missing.

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