How many syllables in “rescuing”?
syllables in "rescuing"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · scuing
Letters
8
r · e · s · c · u · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “rescuing”
The word “rescuing” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · scuing. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rescuing" have?
"rescuing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rescuing" into syllables?
"rescuing" is divided into syllables as: re · scuing.
What is the Scrabble score for "rescuing"?
The Scrabble score for "rescuing" is 11 points.
Using “rescuing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rescuing" (re · scuing) 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, “rescuing” is worth 11 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 “rescuing”
The letters in “rescuing” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: recusing, securing.