2006-12-19 04:54:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Yes, and it is in many languages, including French and German.
2006-12-19 05:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by Timothy S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
More Importantly, Why is Why start with a W and not a Y? or Why isn't M called double-n or upside down double u?
2006-12-19 05:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by Amoeba Man 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The "W" or "Double U" used to be pronounced as a long "U" sound. For example, the word "CWM" is pronounced "COOM" (word for geographical feature, like a low valley).
Also, if you look at inscriptions on statues or monuments, you can find "U's" typeset as "V's." So there is a historical connection.
2006-12-19 05:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by emilynghiem 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it particularly is extreme! They call them double united statesdue to the fact previously we've been given the recent, more suitable textual content cloth, they actually known like UU's different than related... :] superb answer!! p.c.. ME!! lol
2016-10-18 11:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, "W" is adapted from the letter "v", but which was written as a "u". Hence, the form "uu" was the diagraph from which "w" originated.
For more on the letter "W", check out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W
2006-12-19 04:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by T S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! God only knows who made that up! haha
2006-12-19 04:58:06 · answer #6 · answered by Amber 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been saying it since childbirth...but everyone is too stupid to get it.
2006-12-19 04:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by Crizzle Gizzle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, but it would be harder to pronounce
2006-12-19 04:58:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sasi D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋