How Many Syllables In Rescue?
2syllables
Rescue has 2 syllables, res-cue. It is a disyllabic word.
rescue
/ˈres.kjuː/ UK /ˈres.kjuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, res.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/res.kjuː/
Division By Letters
res-cue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rescue
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | kj | uː | – | CCV | open |
Why Rescue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rescue?
Rescue has 2 syllables, res-cue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈres.kjuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in rescue?
The first syllable, res, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rescue?
Rescue has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rescue into syllables?
By sound, res.kjuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, res-cue.