My Heart in Morse Code
-- -.-- / .... . .- .-. -
"My heart" is the phrase you give to the person who holds it — direct, warm, and a little poetic. In Morse it reads -- -.-- / .... . .- .-. -, pairing the dash-heavy "my" with the dot-rich opening of "heart." It engraves beautifully on lockets and pendants, where the idea of carrying someone's heart close is more than just a figure of speech.
Letter-by-Letter Breakdown
| Letter | Morse | Sound (di / dah) |
|---|---|---|
| M | -- | dah-dah |
| Y | -.-- | dah-di-dah-dah |
| / | word gap | |
| H | .... | di-di-di-dit |
| E | . | dit |
| A | .- | di-dah |
| R | .-. | di-dah-dit |
| T | - | dah |
"My" is nearly all dashes (-- -.--), low and slow, while "heart" opens bright with H's four dots (....) before settling through E, A, R and ending firmly on T's single dash. The contrast is the charm: a heavy, drawn-out first word giving way to a quick, sparkling start on the second.
How to Send “My Heart” in Morse Code
A locket is the natural home for "my heart" — engrave the code on the case and keep a photo inside. On a bracelet, the all-dash "my" makes a bold row of tube beads before the lighter "heart." To send it, lean into the contrast: deep, slow taps for "my," then a quick flurry of four dots to launch "heart." It's a memorable, expressive rhythm.
Type it
Enter "My Heart" 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 "My Heart" 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 "my heart" in Morse code?+
"My heart" in Morse code is -- -.-- / .... . .- .-. - . The first word "my" is dash-heavy and slow, while "heart" begins with the four quick dots of H, so the phrase has a strong low-to-bright contrast that's distinctive to send and to hear.
Why is "my heart" popular for lockets?+
A locket is meant to hold something precious close to you, so engraving "my heart" on it makes the object and the message match perfectly. The phrase is short enough to fit the small surface of a locket case while still feeling deeply personal.
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