Be Mine in Morse Code

Daniel Reeves, Morse Code Editor & Radio Telegraphy Specialist
Written and reviewed by Daniel Reeves
Morse Code Editor & Radio Telegraphy Specialist ·

-... . / -- .. -. .

"Be mine" is the classic Valentine's question, the phrase printed on candy hearts for over a century. In Morse it reads -... . / -- .. -. ., a short two-word request that fits perfectly on a card, a small pendant, or a slip of paper tucked into a gift. Its brevity is the point — it asks for everything in just two short words.

Letter-by-Letter Breakdown

LetterMorseSound (di / dah)
B-...dah-di-di-dit
E.dit
/word gap
M--dah-dah
I..di-dit
N-.dah-dit
E.dit

"Be" is quick: B's dash-three-dots (-...) then a single-dot E. "Mine" runs -- .. -. ., starting on M's two dashes and ending, like so many tender words, on a single E. The whole phrase is compact and front-weighted, with the longest signals up top and a soft landing.

6 letters·12 signal elements·8 dots·4 dashes·~2.7 sec at 20 WPM

How to Send “Be Mine” in Morse Code

"Be mine" shines on Valentine's keepsakes — engrave it on a heart-shaped charm, print it inside a card next to the translation, or string it on a short bracelet. Because it's brief, it's also a great phrase to flash across a room with a light as a playful proposal. Beginners can learn it in a single sitting.

Type it

Enter "Be Mine" in any Morse translator to see -... . / -- .. -. . appear instantly — the fastest way to check the pattern.

Tap it

Tap the rhythm on a hand or table: short taps for dots, longer presses for dashes, with a clear pause between letters.

Blink it

Signal it with your eyes or a subtle nod — quick for a dot, held for a dash — a silent way to pass "Be Mine" across a room.

Flash it

Use a flashlight or phone light: a brief flash is a dot, a long flash is a dash. Press Play above to hear the timing first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "be mine" in Morse code?+

"Be mine" in Morse code is -... . / -- .. -. . . It is short — just two words and six letters — which makes it ideal for candy-heart-style cards, small charms, and quick flashed messages on Valentine's Day.

Why is "be mine" associated with Valentine's Day?+

"Be mine" has been a staple message on conversation candy hearts since the late 1800s, so it's deeply tied to Valentine's traditions. Encoding it in Morse adds a modern, secret-message twist to that nostalgia, which is why it's popular on cards and charms in February.

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