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Why is 'W' shaped and used the way it is?
The letter 'W' traces its roots back to the Phoenician alphabet around 1000 BCE. The Phoenicians called it "Waw". Created by scribes in the early Middle Ages by writing two U's (or V's) together to represent a Germanic sound not found in Latin.
Phoenician: Waw (Meaning: Double U)
Original Symbol: VV
Greek & Latin: Adapted into the modern shape.
Modern English: W
Understanding the origin of 'W' helps with spelling, pronunciation, and recognizing root words in modern English vocabulary.
Quick reference for W-words sorted by character count.
| Length | Common Words | Scrabble Point Value Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Letters | WAB, WIN | 3 - 6 pts |
| 4 Letters | WAAC, WAAG, WAAR, WORK | 4 - 8 pts |
| 5 Letters | WAAPA, WAASI | 5 - 10 pts |
| 6 Letters | WABAYO, WABBER, WABBLE, WISDOM | 6 - 12 pts |
| 7 Letters | WABBLED, WABBLER, WABBLES, WELCOME | 7 - 14 pts |
| 8 Letters | WABBLERS, WABBLIER, WABBLING | 8 - 16 pts |
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Common questions about words starting with W.
Take this 50-question quiz on words starting with W.
1. Fill in the blank: 'Welcome ___ our home!'
2. How is the word 'wab' pronounced in English?
3. How is 'wabblier' correctly pronounced?
4. What part of speech is the word 'wisdom'?
5. What part of speech is 'wabbliness'?
6. What does the archaic noun 'wabblers' mean?
7. Which word is the correct adjective form of 'wisdom'?
8. Which word is often confused with 'wonder' due to similar spelling?
9. Which preposition follows 'wonder' when talking about a topic of curiosity?
10. What part of speech is the word 'wab'?
11. On which syllable is the primary stress placed when pronouncing 'wisdom'?
12. Which of the following is a common misspelling of 'wabblier'?
13. Which modern English word is directly descended from 'waar'?
14. Which of the following sentences uses 'waag' correctly?
15. What is the origin of the word 'work'?
16. How is the word 'wabbler' pronounced in American English?
17. Waapa is a faculty of which larger university?
18. In which geographic region was 'wab' historically used as a dialect word?
19. Which sentence uses the countable noun form of 'wonder' correctly?
20. In which context is it appropriate to use 'wabayo'?
21. Which word is the direct historical successor to 'Waac'?
22. In what academic field would you most encounter the word 'waar'?
23. Why should 'wab' not be used in a biology research paper?
24. How should the 'ng' sound in 'wabblingly' be pronounced?
25. What is the modern standard spelling of 'wabbled'?
26. What is the correct plural form of 'wab' in English?
27. If someone has 'vocal wabbliness,' what is happening?
28. Which modern English word shares a direct etymological root with 'wab'?
29. How many syllables does the word 'work' have?
30. What standard modern word is 'wabbliness' a variant of?
31. How is 'wabayo' correctly pronounced?
32. How is 'wabbled' correctly pronounced?
33. Why should you avoid using 'wabbler' to mean a tantrum or fit of anger?
34. What modern compound word contains the root 'waar'?
35. Choose the sentence that uses 'wonder' correctly.
36. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite in function) to 'wabayo' in a conversation?
37. What does the archaic noun 'wabbler' refer to?
38. How many syllables does 'wabbles' have?
39. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the past tense?
40. What is a 'waag'?
41. What is the root word of 'wabbling'?
42. Could a man be a Waac?
43. In which country did the 'waag' originate?
44. Fill in the blank: 'They managed to ______ the skeptical crowd with their presentation.'
45. Is it correct to use 'wabayo' in a resume?
46. Which word is the standard modern spelling of 'wabbliest'?
47. In what type of writing would you most likely use the word 'wabble' today?
48. How is the word 'wabber' correctly pronounced?
49. Which part of speech is 'wabblier'?
50. In which Australian city is Waapa located?
