How to pronounce rescuers
Say it like RES-kyoo-erz. Rescuers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- kyoo
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rescuers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rescuers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RES-kyoo-uz.
What does rescuers mean?
- plural of rescuer How to pronounce rescuer
Questions about saying rescuers
How do you pronounce rescuers?
Say RES-kyoo-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛˌskjuɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛˌskjuːəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rescuers?
Rescuers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · kyoo · erz.
Is rescuers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɛˌskjuːəz/ (RES-kyoo-uz).