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Because it looks similar to two letter 'U's.

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How do you spell the letter w as a word?

You can spell the letter 'w' as a word like this: 'double-u', or 'double-you'.


What are some cognates for the letter w?

Some cognates for the letter "w" include "double u" in English, "double v" in French (double v), and "double ve" in Spanish (doble ve).


How do you pronounce the letter w in french?

In French, the letter "w" is pronounced as "double-vay" which sounds like "doob-luh-vay".


Why do they call the letter w w?

Because is looks like a double 'u'. I think it's more a double v..


5 letter word starting with w ending with double letters?

whiff, wahoo, whirr


What is W of W?

double-you :)


What is the letter w?

It is the letter w


Where does the 'w' in French come from?

The letter 'w' is pronounced as 'double ve'. The letter comes from the non-French and non-Romance language words that add to French vocabularly. Many of the words are of German, English or Arabic origin.


What are some eight letter words with 1st letter W and 3rd letter L and 6th letter W and 8th letter W?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern W-L--W-W. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter W and 3rd letter L and 6th letter W and 8th letter W. In alphabetical order, they are: williwaw willywaw


What are some eight letter words with 1st letter W and 2nd letter I and 3rd letter L and 6th letter W and 8th letter W?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern WIL--W-W. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter W and 2nd letter I and 3rd letter L and 6th letter W and 8th letter W. In alphabetical order, they are: williwaw willywaw


Is 'w' a letter?

Yes, w is a letter of the alphabet.


Why is W the only letter with 2 syllables?

"W" has three syllables: dou-ble-u. As for why it is the only letter that has more than one syllable, I can only assume that it is because it was created by doubling the letter "U" (though it looks more like a double V if you ask me).