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"W = double U". Why U and not V?

Asked by rebbel (35547points) April 2nd, 2012

The “W” looks like two V’s, it sounds almost like a V.
Yet we call it double U, instead of double V.
Why? << hear, almost sounds like Vy.

Side question: The U being a vowel, which, when put together makes for a consonant, what other vowels can you couple, and what (new) consonant does that make?

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