How to Pronounce Rescue

To pronounce "rescue", say RESC-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɛs.kjuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rescue”

"rescue" has 2 syllables: resc-ue. It rhymes with ceausescu and ceaucescu, if that helps it stick.

What does rescue mean?

noun

  1. An act or episode of rescuing, saving.
  2. A liberation, freeing.

verb

  1. To save from any violence, danger or evil.

    “The well-trained team rescued everyone after the avalanche.”

  2. To free or liberate from confinement or other physical restraint.

    “to rescue a prisoner from the enemy.”

Synonyms

liberatereleaseunshackleuntierecaptureretake

Antonyms

abandonignorearrestcaptureenslaveincarcerate

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Words that rhyme with rescue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ceausescuceaucescueskewkadrescu

Related words

savingdeliverancedeliverydeliversavelife-savinglifesavingretrieval

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rescue"?▾

"Rescue" has 2 syllables: resc · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "rescue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rescue" is /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/.

What does "rescue" mean?▾

Rescue: An act or episode of rescuing, saving.

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