W

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The letter w is so weird. So is x, but w is weirder. Why in the world would anyone with a working mind want to call w as "double-u"? For starters, the shape of the letter w doesn't look like two letter 'u's, which is what would be expected given the name. Why not call it "double-v"? Or better yet "upside-down m"? These two would better communicate the shape of the letter. The letter does not fit in with the reset of the alphabet. First, it is the only letter pronounced with more than one syllable. In terms of sound, the letter 'w' doesn't sound anything like two 'u's. Think about it. And why "double"? What is there in 'w' other than the shape? If I said the word "water", it would sound nothing like "uuater" (ooh-ooh-a-tur?) Maybe I should go around calling m as "double-n". Like spell "Mary". Okay so "double-n ... a r y". In addition, the pronunciation of 'w' in a word sounds nothing like the pronunciation of the letter in itself. What if instead of saying "Can I have some water?" I said, "Can I have some double u-ater?" I really don't get it.In terms of the usage of the letter, it would make more sense for it to be grouped with "v". At least the two sound similar and look similar. If I had to change the pronunciation of the later, I would make it something like "wee" (like 'v' is "vee") so at least it fits in. In Hindi, there is no distinction between the two letters. Okay that's it!

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