Morse Code Audio Player and Translator – Hear Morse in 3 Easy Steps
Morse Code Translator & Player
Use this Morse code audio player to convert English text to Morse code, adjust speed, and play the telegraph audio in real-time.
Use this free Morse code audio player and translator to turn text into dots and dashes, decode Morse back into words, and hear the code played as real telegraph tones. Set the speed in words per minute, press Play Audio, and copy the code with one click.
Quick answer
In International Morse code, each letter is a pattern of short dots (.) and long dashes (-). Letters are separated by a space and words by a slash (/). SOS is ... --- ..., and "Hello" is .... . .-.. .-.. ---. At 20 words per minute a dot lasts 60 ms; a dash is three dots long.
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Morse code is still used by amateur radio operators, pilots identifying navigation beacons, and anyone learning it as a skill or for emergencies. Reading it on screen is one thing; hearing the rhythm is how most people actually learn it.
This Morse code audio player shows the code and plays it out loud, so you can learn by eye and by ear at a speed that suits you.
Morse Code Timing Rules
- Dot (dit): 1 unit
- Dash (dah): 3 units
- Gap inside a letter: 1 unit
- Gap between letters: 3 units
- Gap between words: 7 units
- Unit length in ms = 1200 ÷ WPM, so 20 WPM = 60 ms and 15 WPM = 80 ms.
Morse Code Alphabet
| Letter | Code | Letter | Code | Letter | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | .- | J | .--- | S | ... |
| B | -... | K | -.- | T | - |
| C | -.-. | L | .-.. | U | ..- |
| D | -.. | M | -- | V | ...- |
| E | . | N | -. | W | .-- |
| F | ..-. | O | --- | X | -..- |
| G | --. | P | .--. | Y | -.-- |
| H | .... | Q | --.- | Z | --.. |
| I | .. | R | .-. | 0 | ----- |
Digits 1 to 9 follow a pattern: 1 is .----, 2 is ..---, 3 is ...--, through to 9 as ----.
How to Use the Morse Code Audio Player
Step 1: Type Text and Get Morse Code
Type in English Text. "SOS Help 123" becomes ... --- ... / .... . .-.. .--. / .---- ..--- ...-- in the Morse Code Output box, with slashes between words. Press Copy to copy it.
Step 2: Decode Morse Back to Text
Press the swap button and paste Morse into the left box. .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -.. decodes to hello world. Separate letters with one space and words with a slash or three spaces.
Step 3: Set the Speed and Play the Audio
Drag Audio Speed (WPM) to choose a pace, then press Play Audio to hear the tones and Stop to end playback. The Quick Morse Reference keeps common letters and SOS in view while you listen.
Tips for Learning Morse Code
- Learn by sound, not by counting dots and dashes. Hear "dah-di-dah-dit" for C as one rhythm.
- Start at 15–20 WPM for each letter but leave longer gaps between letters (the Farnsworth method).
- Practise a few new letters at a time, starting with E, T, A, N, I and M.
- Copy short words and call signs before moving to full sentences.
- Practise for 10–15 minutes daily rather than one long session.
Where Morse Code Is Still Used
- Amateur (ham) radio contacts and contests.
- Aviation and marine navigation beacons that identify themselves in Morse.
- Emergency signalling with light or sound.
- Assistive technology for people who communicate with simple switches.
More code tools: the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Translator, the Binary Coded Decimal Converter and the Base32 Encoder Decoder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SOS in Morse code?
SOS is ... --- ..., three dots, three dashes and three dots, sent as one continuous signal.
How are words separated in Morse code?
Letters are separated by a space and words by a slash (/) or a longer gap of seven units.
What does WPM mean?
Words per minute, based on the standard word PARIS. At 20 WPM, one dot lasts 60 milliseconds.
Can I decode Morse code with this tool?
Yes. Press the swap button and type dots and dashes to get English text.
Why can I not hear the audio?
Make sure your device is not muted and press Play Audio after typing. Some browsers need a click on the page before playing sound.
Is my text stored?
No. The Morse code audio player runs in your browser and nothing is saved.