How many syllables in rescue?

Syllables in rescue

2

res·cue

Rescue has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say rescue

Pronunciation/ˈɹɛskju/
2 syllables, RES-cue · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say rescue slowly and listen for each vowel sound: res, cue. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in rescue?
Rescue has two syllables.
How do you divide rescue into syllables?
Rescue divides as res-cue.
Which syllable is stressed in rescue?
The first syllable (RES-cue).

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