Words that start with the letter W
Words that start with the letter W - English language, analysis
In English, there are 5611 words that start with the letter W
Welcome to our guide on words that start with the letter "W" in the English language. The letter "W" is the 23rd letter of the English alphabet and offers a wonderful array of words that are widely used in daily conversation. Words beginning with "W" are often whimsical, weighty, or wonderful, making them essential in our vocabulary.
Here are some fascinating examples of words starting with "W":
Whimsical - Playfully quaint or fanciful, often in an appealing and amusing way.
Wanderlust - A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Wisdom - The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Did you know that the word "Wanderlust" has German origins, combining "wandern" (to hike) and "lust" (desire)? Or that "Wisdom" evolved from the Old English word "wīsdōm," which means wise or learned?
When exploring the richness of words starting with "W," you'll come across terms like "whirlwind," "whistle," and "wonderful," each adding depth and texture to the English language. So, the next time you're writing or speaking, try weaving in some of these wonderful "W" words to enhance your expressiveness!
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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
| Number of letters | The number of words | [%] |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0,0 |
| 3 | 45 | 0,8 |
| 4 | 212 | 3,8 |
| 5 | 402 | 7,2 |
| 6 | 627 | 11,2 |
| 7 | 959 | 17,1 |
| 8 | 1066 | 19,0 |
| 9 | 882 | 15,7 |
| 10 | 606 | 10,8 |
| 11 | 400 | 7,1 |
| 12 | 206 | 3,7 |
| 13 | 116 | 2,1 |
| 14 | 61 | 1,1 |
| 15 | 27 | 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
| Number of letters | The number of words | [%] |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0,3 |
| 3 | 44 | 7,5 |
| 4 | 72 | 12,2 |
| 5 | 62 | 10,5 |
| 6 | 116 | 19,7 |
| 7 | 96 | 16,3 |
| 8 | 115 | 19,5 |
| 9 | 43 | 7,3 |
| 10 | 19 | 3,2 |
| 11 | 17 | 2,9 |
| 12 | 3 | 0,5 |
Occurrence frequency of the letter W
Frequency statistics, occurrence frequency of the letter W in English words.
| Number of occurrences of the letter W | The number of words | [%] |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 250130 | 93,4 |
| 1 | 16872 | 6,3 |
| 2 | 726 | 0,3 |
| 3 | 23 | 0,0 |
Searching for words with the letter W
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