Sos in Morse Code

"sos" in Morse code is written as: ... --- .... Each letter is separated by a space, and each letter maps to a unique combination of dots and dashes.

To send "sos" in Morse code, transmit each letter's pattern with a short pause between letters. A dot is a short signal, and a dash is three times longer.

Yes! Use the audio player above to listen to "sos" in Morse code. You can also use our Tools page to generate CW audio at custom speeds and pitch.

The average 5-letter English word transmits in roughly 1.5 seconds at 12 WPM. "sos" takes about 2.7 seconds, which puts it on a comparable scale. Words with rare letters (J, Q, X, Z) or many dahs trend longer.

In emergency and maritime communication, "sos" is a standardized signal used via Morse code to convey critical information quickly. Knowing its Morse code (... --- ...) can be life-saving in survival situations.