Why Is ‘W’ Pronounced ‘Double U’… When It Looks Like a Double V?

The English alphabet has plenty of weird quirks — but none stranger than the letter W. Why do we call it “double U” even though it clearly looks like two V’s put together?

In this video, we uncover the surprising history behind the letter W, from ancient Latin and medieval handwriting to how pronunciation evolved over centuries. The answer involves old alphabets, changing writing styles, and one of the strangest naming decisions in language history.

You’ll learn:
• Where the letter W actually came from
• Why “VV” and “UU” used to look identical
• How scribes and printers shaped the alphabet
• Why English kept the name “double U”
• Why other languages call W something completely different

Once you hear the explanation, the alphabet will never look the same again.

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