Sorry
How to write "Sorry"
... --- .-. .-. -.--
Write the five letters with a space between each one: ... --- .-. .-. -.--. Every dot and dash sits in a single unbroken sequence — no slashes, since it's one word.
"Sorry" letter by letter
| Letter | Code |
|---|---|
| S | ... |
| O | --- |
| R | .-. |
| R | .-. |
| Y | -.-- |
Letters are separated by spaces.
How to send "Sorry"
By sound
Say it in rhythm: dit-dit-dit, three dahs, dit-dah-dit, dit-dah-dit, dah-dit-dah-dah.
By light
Flash the five letter-groups slowly and deliberately, keeping the two R groups identical — steady rhythm reads as sincere.
By tapping
Tap it softly on a table; slower taps make an apology land better than a rushed one.
Ways to use it
A quiet apology. Tap it on someone's desk or text it when words feel too big — Morse makes a small apology feel thoughtful.
Fix a misunderstanding. Send it after a mix-up with a fellow Morse learner; they'll appreciate the medium.
Practice doubles. SORRY repeats the R pattern back-to-back, which makes it a great drill for telling identical letters apart.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write "Sorry" in Morse code?
"Sorry" in Morse code is ... --- .-. .-. -.--, with a space between each letter. Use the copy button above to grab the exact sequence for texting or posting.
How do you say "Sorry" in Morse code?
Say it in rhythm: dit-dit-dit, three dahs, dit-dah-dit, dit-dah-dit, dah-dit-dah-dah. Press play above to hear it at 15 WPM, then practice along until the rhythm sticks.
Can I apologize in Morse code?
Yes — sending SORRY in taps, flashes, or text is a real, understood gesture among Morse users. Keep your rhythm slow and even; a calm delivery reads as genuine.
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