How to Pronounce Rescuing

To pronounce "rescuing", say RESC-uing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

RESC-uing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rescuing”

"rescuing" has 2 syllables: resc-uing.

What does rescuing mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The act of effecting a rescue.

Synonyms

liberatereleaseunshackleuntierecaptureretake

Antonyms

abandonignorearrestcaptureenslaveincarcerate

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Related words

savingdeliverancedeliverydeliversavelife-savingsalvaginglifesaving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rescuing"?▾

"Rescuing" has 2 syllables: resc · uing.

What does "rescuing" mean?▾

Rescuing: To save from any violence, danger or evil.

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