Rescue Me in Morse Code
.-. . ... -.-. ..- . / -- .
"Rescue me" is a direct plea, and in Morse it reads .-. . ... -.-. ..- . / -- . . It's worth stating plainly: this spelled-out phrase is not the official distress call. SOS (... --- ...) is what rescuers listen for. "Rescue me" is best understood as plain-language Morse — useful for practice, or for adding detail once you're already in contact with someone who can help.
Letter-by-Letter Breakdown
| Letter | Morse | Sound (di / dah) |
|---|---|---|
| R | .-. | di-dah-dit |
| E | . | dit |
| S | ... | di-di-dit |
| C | -.-. | dah-di-dah-dit |
| U | ..- | di-di-dah |
| E | . | dit |
| / | word gap | |
| M | -- | dah-dah |
| E | . | dit |
"Rescue" is the longer word: .-. . ... -.-. ..- ., six letters running R, E, S, C, U, E with two single-dot E's framing the busier middle. "Me" closes simply on M's dashes and a final E. The two E's in "rescue" give it a light, pleading lilt before the heavier "me" lands.
How to Send “Rescue Me” in Morse Code
Use "rescue me" as plain text once communication is established and you want to be explicit about needing extraction. To first attract attention, send SOS — it's faster and unmistakable. As a practice phrase, "rescue me" is good for working on words with repeated E's, since you have to keep the single dots distinct from the surrounding letters.
Type it
Enter "Rescue Me" 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 "Rescue Me" 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 "rescue me" in Morse code?+
"Rescue me" in Morse code is .-. . ... -.-. ..- . / -- . . The word "rescue" has two single-dot E's that frame its middle. It's a clear plea in plain language, but remember it isn't an official distress signal — SOS is.
Will sending "rescue me" get me found faster than SOS?+
No — the opposite. SOS (... --- ...) is shorter and is the one pattern rescuers are trained to recognize instantly. "Rescue me" is longer plain text that someone must decode letter by letter. In a genuine emergency, lead with SOS and use phrases like "rescue me" only as follow-up detail.
Related Phrases
Translate your own message
Type any text and hear it in Morse code instantly — free, no sign-up.
Open the Morse Translator →