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Morse Code Number 6
Dash followed by four dots – the standard ITU pattern for digit 6 (—····). One long, then four short.
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🎧 Listen to Number 6
✔ Dash = 3 units, dot = 1 unit, gap between symbols = 1 unit. Pattern: one dash, then four dots.
✋ Tapper – practice sending 6
Tap DASH once, then DOT four times (with short pauses between).
Correct sequence for 6: dash + dot + dot + dot + dot.
📘 Tutorial: How to send and receive 6
Pattern breakdown
Number 6 = — · · · · (one dash, then four dots). Written in standard Morse as -.... (dash then four periods).
Timing rules
- Dash length = 3 units of time
- Dot length = 1 unit each
- Gap between symbols = 1 unit
- Total duration ≈ 3 (dash) + 4×1 (dots) + 4×1 (internal gaps) = 11 units
Spoken mnemonic
“dah di di di di” – one long “dah”, then four short “di” sounds.
Common uses
- Used in phone numbers, frequencies, radio checks, and as part of prosigns. The leading dash distinguishes it from number 5 (all dots) and number 4 (dots then dash).
✍️ Practice quiz
Question: What is the correct Morse code for number 6?
Use . for dot, - for dash. Example: -.... (dash then four dots).
❓ Frequently asked questions about 6
Why does the number 6 have a dash followed by four dots?
Digits 6–0 are mirror opposites of 1–5. Since 4 is four dots then a dash (····-), number 6 reverses that: one dash then four dots (–····). This symmetrical pattern makes memorization easier.
How do I pronounce 6 in Morse code?
Say “dah di di di di” – one long ‘dah’ (the dash) followed by four short ‘di’ sounds (the dots).
How can I tell 6 apart from 5 or 4?
Listen to the very first sound: 6 starts with a long dash (“DAH…”); 4 ends with a dash (“…DAH”); 5 has only short dots. So 6 = dah-di-di-di-di, unmistakably different.
Can I practice number 6 with a flashlight or buzzer?
Absolutely – send one long flash (dash) followed by four short flashes (dots), with equal gaps between each element.