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Walter White

Pronunciation

Pronunciation

w-

Description

The "w-" initial in Pinyin is quite unique. When not paired with any final, it is pronounced similarly to the "oo" sound in the English word "too". When paired with a final, the "w" sound becomes more apparent.

Association

Association

Walter White

Explanation

The name [w-] Walter White also begins with the letter "w", so we chose him to represent this initial. [w-] Walter White is the protagonist of the American crime drama television series Breaking Bad, a high school chemistry teacher who begins cooking crystal meth to make ends meet. Learn more about Walter White

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