[Red Badger]

Why is the letter W, in English, called double U? Shouldn't it be called double V?

It is in German..................

[alexander_busek]

Why is the letter W, in English, called double U? Shouldn't it be called double V?

Red Badger: It is in German.

Not true!

A "U" is called in German a "Uuh" (phonetic transcription).

A "V" is called in German a "Fow" (ditto).

A "W" is called in German a "Vay" (ditto).

Regards,

[ExGeeEye]

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