Why is the letter "Q" so uncommon?

Question

Its weird!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

in other languages it is not so uncommon. but with English we have little sounds that the q would be used. Instead we sometimes use "cu" or "cue" instead of the letter q. Also since we have a rule about u having to follow q it further limits the about of actual Q's that we have.

Answer 2

Here is the answer I bet you are looking for. Let us take a small detour with the most recent example of what I am about to explain.

In Spanish, the letter "W" was not trully in the language until a little under 50 years ago. Why? Well, as the spanish language became exposed to other cultures, these other cultures had words with the letter "W". This wasn't a big deal until they were exposed to the United States. With such common words like "Walkman" and "Wal-Mart", the letter "W" became a part of the language by necessity. Check a Spanish-English dictionary. You will see how little it is used.

Now, consider English. The late comers to the language are "Q", "X", and "Z". Now these were added many centuries ago, but they have never fully caught on like the other letters. As we become more exposed to other cultures, we will adopt some of their words. When we do, these letters will become more useful to us.

Answer 3

depends on what language the root of the english word is

Answer 4

bbq quasdalia
quack
quiky
quit
quite
question
q has to be usedwith a u to make a que sound
so people try to avoid using it
queice
quwilt

Answer 5

It was done that way on purpose to baffle little air-headed females.

Answer 6

because the english language is wierd