What does "... --- ..." mean in Morse code?

"... --- ..." in Morse code decodes to "SOS". SOS — the universal Morse distress signal.

How do I decode Morse code?

Paste the Morse string in the translator above with "Morse → Text" mode selected. Letters are separated by spaces and words by /.

Switch to "Text → Morse" mode and type your text. The Morse code appears instantly.

Yes — click Play in the translator below to hear the Morse code with Web Audio API playback.

The Morse code "... --- ..." translates to "SOS". Hear it and decode any Morse string with the full translator below.

Morse Input

... --- ...

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Decoded Text

SOS

"... --- ..." is sos — the universal morse distress signal. Decode it instantly and use the full Morse code translator for any string.

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The Morse code "... --- ..." decodes to "SOS".
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What does "... --- ..." mean in Morse code?: "... --- ..." in Morse code decodes to "SOS". SOS — the universal Morse distress signal.
How do I decode Morse code?: Paste the Morse string in the translator above with "Morse → Text" mode selected. Letters are separated by spaces and words by /.
How do I encode text to Morse code?: Switch to "Text → Morse" mode and type your text. The Morse code appears instantly.
Can I hear this Morse code?: Yes — click Play in the translator below to hear the Morse code with Web Audio API playback.

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