How many syllables in rescuing?

Syllables in rescuing

3

res·cu·ing

Rescuing has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say rescuing

Pronunciation/ˈɹɛskjuɪŋ/
3 syllables, RES-cu-ing · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Questions

How many syllables are in rescuing?
Rescuing has three syllables.
How do you divide rescuing into syllables?
Rescuing divides as res-cu-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in rescuing?
The first syllable (RES-cu-ing).

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