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How long is the silence between letters in Morse code?

Three dits.

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  1. Three dits ✔
  2. Seven dits
  3. One dit

Why: Letters are separated by a space equal to three dits, while words use seven dits.

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Answer: Three dits. Letters are separated by a space equal to three dits, while words use seven dits.

  1. Morse code en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code
    The letters of a word are separated by a space of duration equal to three dits
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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