G

The letter G is one of the core dash-heavy letters in the Morse alphabet. It is short, strong, and shows up a lot in real messages, especially in words like “go”, “good”, “signal”, and “long”.

People often search for things like:

• What is the letter G in Morse code?
• How do you write G in Morse code?
• What letter is –. in Morse?
• How do you separate letters and know when one ends in Morse code?

This page gives you a focused guide on the letter G: its pattern, timing rules, how it compares to similar letters, and how to train it so it becomes instant in your mind.

And if you want to translate, learn, or train Morse code in real time, you can always jump into the Morse Intelligence Console. Use it to type, listen, decode, and drill patterns while you read this and practise the letter G in a live environment.

Quick Answer: What Is the Letter G in Morse Code?

The direct answer first:

The letter G in Morse code is:
G = –.

That is:

• dash
• dash
• dot

In sound form, you can think of it as:

daaah – daaah – dit

So whenever you hear two long signals followed by one short one, that is the rhythm of G.

How to Write the Letter G in Morse Code

To send G the right way, you combine the pattern with Morse timing rules.

Standard Morse timing:

• Dot = 1 time unit
• Dash = 3 time units
• Gap between dots and dashes inside the same letter = 1 unit
• Gap between letters = 3 units
• Gap between words = 7 units

For G = –. this becomes:

1. Dash (3 units)
2. Short internal gap (1 unit)
3. Dash (3 units)
4. Short internal gap (1 unit)
5. Dot (1 unit)
6. Then a 3-unit pause before the next letter

This timing helps answer key rule questions:

• How long is each letter in Morse code?
  Each letter lasts as long as its dots and dashes plus internal gaps. G is moderately short: two dashes, one dot, and two tiny gaps.
• How do you know when a letter ends in Morse code?
  Inside a letter, gaps are short (1 unit). When you feel a longer pause around 3 units, that marks the end of the letter and the start of the next one.
• How do you separate letters in Morse code?
  You separate letters by leaving a 3-unit gap before starting the next pattern.

Why G Is a Strong Anchor Letter

G is important in the Morse alphabet because:

• It is one of the basic “dash-majority” letters, which trains your ear to handle heavier patterns.
• It appears in many high-frequency words and abbreviations, especially in everyday English and radio communication.
• It helps you understand how two dashes and one dot can be arranged to form a unique rhythm that is different from O or W.

It fits naturally into a small group of related patterns:

• G = –.
• O = —
• W = .–
• Q = –.-

Training G in that family makes it easier to remember and recognise.

How G Compares to Similar Morse Patterns

The main confusion with G comes from other symbols that also contain multiple dashes.

Key comparisons:

• G = –. (dash – dash – dot)
• O = — (dash – dash – dash)
• W = .– (dot – dash – dash)
• Q = –.- (dash – dash – dot – dash)

Think of it like this:

• Three dashes only → O
• Two dashes then one dot → G
• Dot then two dashes → W
• Two dashes, dot, dash → Q

So if someone asks:

What letter is this in Morse code: –. ?
The answer is: G.

You can remember it as “O but softened at the end with a dot instead of a dash”.

Practical Examples Using the Letter G

Putting G inside real words helps fix the pattern in your memory.

Examples:

• G as a single letter: –.
• GO:
  • G = –.
  • O = —
    GO = –. —
• GOOD:
  • G = –.
  • O = —
  • O = —
  • D = -..
    GOOD = –. — — -..
• LONG:
  • L = .-..
  • O = —
  • N = -.
  • G = –.

When you listen to Morse, try to “hunt” the double dash followed by a dot inside these words.

Mini Training: Learn to Feel G ( –. )

Here are some short drills that make the letter G feel natural.

1. Decode the pattern

Look at or listen to:

–.

Ask yourself:

What letter is this in Morse code?

Correct answer: G.

Repeat this several times:

• See –. and say “G” out loud.
• Hear the rhythm in your head: daaah – daaah – dit.

2. Encode the letter

Reverse the process.

Think of the letter G and produce:

dash – dash – dot.

You can tap it:

long tap, short gap, long tap, short gap, short tap.

This connects the pattern to your sense of timing, not just your eyes.

3. Contrast G with O, W, and Q

To avoid mixing G with similar letters, practise small decode sets:

• — → O
• –. → G
• .– → W
• –.- → Q

Ask yourself:

Did it end with a dot or a dash?
Did it start with a dot or a dash?

Two dashes followed by a final dot is your signature for G.