Yes in Morse code is -.-- . ...: Y is dash dot dash dash, E is a single dot and S is three dots. At 20 words per minute it takes about a second and a half to send.
Yes letter by letter
| Letter | Morse code | Said aloud |
|---|---|---|
| Y | -.-- | dah-di-dah-dah |
| E | . | dit |
| S | ... | di-di-dit |
The sound of "yes" is a long start (dah-di-dah-dah), a single quick dot, and three more quick dots. The Y is the hardest part for beginners because it is easy to confuse with the letter Q, --.-, which uses the same four marks in a different order. Q is dah-dah-di-dah and Y is dah-di-dah-dah. Listen to both in the alphabet chart if you mix them up.
How to say yes in Morse code
Use any signal that can be short or long. Send the three letters with the right pauses: one dot-length gap inside a letter, three between letters.
- Sound or light: long-short-long-long, pause, short, pause, short-short-short.
- Tapping: try the tapper and watch the letters appear.
- Blinking: see how to blink Morse code. Yes is a good first word for a person who can only blink, because it is so short.
What operators send instead of yes
Morse code is slow, so people shorten it. On the radio, the usual ways to say yes or confirm are:
| Signal | Morse code | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| R | .-. | Received, understood (roger) |
| OK | --- -.- | Common plain-language agreement |
| K | -.- | Go ahead, I am listening |
| QSL | --.- ... .-.. | I acknowledge receipt (a Q signal) |
| C | -.-. | “Affirmative” (yes) in the International Code of Signals, used at sea by flag, light or sound |
R and the Q signal QSL are established radio signals. A lone C is the maritime “yes” from the International Code of Signals, which ships can send by flag, signalling lamp or whistle. OK and “yes” itself also work, since both are spelled out.
Yes in other forms
| Phrase | Morse code | Play |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | -.-- . ... | |
| Yes please | -.-- . ... / .--. .-.. . .- ... . | |
| Yes sir | -.-- . ... / ... .. .-. | |
| Of course | --- ..-. / -.-. --- ..- .-. ... . | |
| Sure | ... ..- .-. . | |
| OK | --- -.- | |
| Correct | -.-. --- .-. .-. . -.-. - | |
| Agree | .- --. .-. . . |
For the opposite answer, see no in Morse code. Other short replies are in the words and phrases hub.
Copy and paste
The Morse code for yes is -.-- . .... Copy it with the Copy button in the translator, or paste it into any text box. The dashes and dots are ordinary hyphens and periods.
Frequently asked questions
What is yes in Morse code?
-.-- . ... (Y, E, S).
How do you say yes in Morse code?
Aloud: "dah-di-dah-dah, dit, di-di-dit". To signal it, send long-short-long-long, pause, short, pause, short-short-short.
What is the Morse code for yes?
The Morse code for yes is the letters Y, E and S: -.-- . ...
Is there a faster way to say yes in Morse code?
Yes. Radio operators use R (.-.) to confirm something was received, ships can send a lone C (-.-.) for “affirmative”, and many people simply send OK (--- -.-).
What is the difference between Y and Q in Morse code?
They use the same four marks. Y is dash-dot-dash-dash (-.--) and Q is dash-dash-dot-dash (--.-).