The Untold Story Behind G, J, U, W, Y in the Latin Alphabet’s Journey. Posted: June 6, 2025 | Last updated: June 6, 2025. Prepare to dive deep into the fascinating history of the letters G, J, U ...

For example, in most cases Y only represents a consonant — from the Latin “consonare” (to sound together) — when it begins a word (such as: yard, year or young) or a syllable (lawyer, beyond).

The Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan is set to switch to the Latin alphabet on Jan. 1, 2023, after a 30-year transition period. Following its independence from the Soviet Union, Uzbekistan ...