How many syllables in “rescue”?
syllables in "rescue"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · scue
Letters
6
r · e · s · c · u · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “rescue”
The word “rescue” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · scue. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rescue" have?
"rescue" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rescue" into syllables?
"rescue" is divided into syllables as: re · scue.
What is the Scrabble score for "rescue"?
The Scrabble score for "rescue" is 8 points.
Using “rescue” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rescue" (re · scue) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “rescue” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “rescue”
The letters in “rescue” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: cereus, ceruse, recuse, secure.