Send Help in Morse Code

"send help" 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 "send help" 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 "send help" in Morse code. You can also use our Tools page to generate CW audio at custom speeds and pitch.

At 20 WPM, "send help" sounds like a continuous burst of 22 short and long beeps lasting about 4.1 seconds. The rhythm reflects the dit/dah balance: this word is dit-heavy (more short signals), which trained ears recognize as a distinct sound shape.