How to pronounce rescuee
Say it like res-kyoo-EE. Rescuee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- res
- kyoo
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rescuee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- resGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rescuee
American and British speakers say rescuee in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛskjuˈi/ in the US and /ˌrɛskjuːˈiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: res-kyoo-EE.
What does rescuee mean?
- Someone who is rescued.
Where does rescuee come from?
From rescue + -ee.
Words that rhyme with rescuee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rescuee.
Questions about saying rescuee
How do you pronounce rescuee?
Say res-kyoo-EE. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛskjuˈi/. In British English it is /ˌrɛskjuːˈiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rescuee?
Rescuee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: res · kyoo · EE.
Do Americans and Brits say rescuee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛskjuˈi/ and the British form is /ˌrɛskjuːˈiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.