A
.-
dot-dash — the 1st letter
flashes in sync
How to write "A" in morse code
"A" is dot-dash (.-): one short signal followed by one long signal. Say it out loud as "di-dah" — that rhythm is exactly how it should sound.
"A" in the alphabet
A is the 1st letter of the alphabet. 1st letter of the alphabet. The shortest two-signal code — the alphabet starts simple.
Memory hook: Dot-dash — the alphabet's simplest two-signal code; start here.
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