Because "de Wet" isn't actually pronounced "de Vet", and "de Villers" is pronounced more
like "de Filliers"
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Posted By: Steve in Holland on January 5th 2010 at 10:38:28
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- Why is "de Wet" pronounced "de Vet", but "de Villiers" isn't spelled "de Williers"? (Other Sports) - Arizona Bay, Jan 5, 09:54:57
- Because "de Wet" isn't actually pronounced "de Vet", and "de Villers" is pronounced more (Other Sports) - Steve in Holland, Jan 5, 10:38:28
- It's to do with the influence of English/Dutch language in the provinces of South Africa (Other Sports) - jafski, Jan 5, 09:58:57
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