First-done in Morse Code

Using our Alphabet to morse chart, the word first-done translates to

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

Listen to how "first-done" sounds in morse code


You can see the letter breakdown of the word in the table below.

f ..-.
i ..
r .-.
s ...
t -
- -....-
d -..
o ---
n -.
e .

What is Morse code?

In Morse code, letters are represented by short and long marks. During the 19th century, scientists explored wireless message transmission. Morse started with a restricted symbol set for essential letters. Its use grew, prompting the creation of a broader code set. In 1851, a standardised form called International Morse Code was introduced.


How to translate Morse code?

The MorseTranslator lets you switch between text and Morse instantly. This page demonstrates how the word first-done becomes ..-. .. .-. ... - -....- -.. --- -. .. Click the audio button to listen to the Morse version. To decode manually, you'll need to understand the basic symbols: dits and dahs. Each Morse character mirrors a letter in the English alphabet.


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