SOS in Morse Code
SOS in Morse code is three dots, three dashes and three dots. Hear it and see it, then translate your own messages.
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About this generator
SOS in Morse code is ... --- ... : three short signals, three long signals and three short signals. It was chosen as an international distress signal because it is simple and easy to recognise, not because the letters stand for words. It is usually sent as one continuous run without gaps between the letters. Play it below as sound or light.
How to use this tool
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See the code
SOS is already in the box. Its Morse code appears on the right.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SOS stand for?
- Nothing officially. It was chosen because the pattern is simple and easy to recognise.
- How is SOS written in Morse code?
- Three dots, three dashes, three dots: ... --- ...
- Is SOS sent with gaps between letters?
- As a distress signal it is sent as a continuous run, but the translator shows it as separate letters so you can read it.