Words that start with the letter W

Words that start with the letter W - English language, analysis

In English, there are 3922 words that start with the letter W

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In American English, "W" words are distinguished by some fascinating quirks and differences compared to British English. For example, the American "warehouse" is referred to as a "storehouse" in British English, while "windshield" is known as a "windscreen" across the pond. These subtle variances not only illustrate the linguistic diversity but also add a layer of intrigue for anyone interested in the nuances of English.

Did you know that "whiskey" in American English is spelled "whisky" when referring to Scotch in British English? Similarly, the word "woolen" in American English is spelled "woollen" in British English. These spelling differences highlight the unique evolution of the English language on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Words starting with the letter W - occurrence statistics in English

Words starting with the letter W - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in the English language starting with the letter W

Words that start with the letter W
Number of letters The number of words [%]
2 2 0,1
3 38 1,0
4 168 4,3
5 303 7,7
6 472 12,0
7 714 18,2
8 771 19,7
9 599 15,3
10 373 9,5
11 239 6,1
12 118 3,0
13 64 1,6
14 40 1,0
15 21 0,5

Words ending with the letter W - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in English ending with the letter W

Words ending with the letter W
Number of letters The number of words [%]
2 2 0,5
3 39 9,1
4 57 13,3
5 40 9,3
6 88 20,5
7 75 17,4
8 79 18,4
9 29 6,7
10 9 2,1
11 10 2,3
12 2 0,5

Occurrence frequency of the letter W

Frequency statistics, occurrence frequency of the letter W in English words.

Occurrences of the letter W in English words
Number of occurrences of the letter W The number of words [%]
0 166774 93,3
1 11430 6,4
2 473 0,3
3 14 0,0

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