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Quotation Mark in Morse Code

The straight quotation mark in Morse code is .-..-. Use it for supported quoted text, and avoid curly quote lookalikes when copying.

Direct answer

Quotation mark

The straight quotation mark in Morse code is .-..-. Use it for supported quoted text, and avoid curly quote lookalikes when copying.

Plain text

"

Morse

.-..-.

Rhythm

di-dah-di-di-dah-dit

Quick breakdown

".-..-.

" maps to .-..-..

Breakdown

Quotation mark Morse breakdown

MorseWords supports the straight double quotation mark. Curly quotes from word processors or mobile keyboards may not encode the same way.

Character-level breakdown

"

.-..-.

" maps to .-..-..

Usage notes

Using quotation marks in Morse

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

Use the plain ASCII double quote when you want MorseWords to encode quotation punctuation.

Keep the quote pattern separated from the letters inside and around the quoted text.

Quotation mark and apostrophe are different characters with different Morse patterns.

Worked examples

Quotation mark examples

These examples keep the pattern in useful message contexts.

"HI"

"HI"

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

A short quoted word with quotation marks on both sides.

SAY "OK"

SAY "OK"

... .- -.-- / .-..-. --- -.- .-..-.

A two-word phrase with quoted text at the end.

"TEST"

"TEST"

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

A practice word wrapped in supported straight quotes.

Use it well

Common mistakes

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

Using curly quotes

Curly opening and closing quotes may not be supported. Replace them with straight quotes before encoding.

A quotation mark is .-..-. Apostrophe is .----. They are not interchangeable.

Dropping quote spacing

The quote pattern must remain separated from the first or last letter in the quoted word.

FAQ

Quotation Mark in Morse Code FAQ

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

What is a quotation mark in Morse code?>

A straight quotation mark in Morse code is .-..-.

Can MorseWords encode curly quotes?>

Use straight quotes for reliable encoding. Curly quotes from word processors and phones may not match the supported map.

Are quotation mark and apostrophe Morse the same?>

No. Quotation mark is .-..-. and apostrophe is .----.

How should I copy quoted Morse text?>

Keep the quotation mark pattern separated from the letters it surrounds, then test the full string in the decoder.

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