How many syllables in “rescuers”?
syllables in "rescuers"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · scuers
Letters
8
r · e · s · c · u · e · r · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “rescuers”
The word “rescuers” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · scuers. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rescuers" have?
"rescuers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rescuers" into syllables?
"rescuers" is divided into syllables as: re · scuers.
What is the Scrabble score for "rescuers"?
The Scrabble score for "rescuers" is 10 points.
Using “rescuers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rescuers" (re · scuers) 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, “rescuers” is worth 10 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 “rescuers”
The letters in “rescuers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: securers.