why there are only 26 letters in the alphabet?

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why there are only 26 letters in the alphabet?

2007-03-08 11:25:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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because we haven't, in the english language, found it necessary thus far to add a new letter. sticking the 26 we already have works, so...

2007-03-08 11:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by sangogirl8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That's just the way it is. um, probibly because it has been that way for centuries, and if there were more or less than all of the literature and knowledge would have to be altered or changed.

2007-03-08 19:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because 27 would be total madness.

2007-03-08 19:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because there is.

2007-03-08 19:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

So spelling is ealier! =D LOL!!!

2007-03-08 19:47:51 · answer #5 · answered by Smuckers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋