How to pronounce rescuing
Say it like RES-kyoo-ing. Rescuing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- kyoo
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rescuing 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.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rescuing
American and British speakers say rescuing in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛskjuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɛskjuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RES-kyoo-ing.
What does rescuing mean?
- present participle and gerund of rescue How to pronounce rescue
- The act of effecting a rescue.
Questions about saying rescuing
How do you pronounce rescuing?
Say RES-kyoo-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛskjuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛskjuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rescuing?
Rescuing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · kyoo · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rescuing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛskjuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛskjuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.