How to Pronounce "rescue"
word
/ˈɹɛskju/
RES-kyoo
/ɹˈɛskjuː/
RES-kyoo
Definition
To save a person, animal, or thing from danger, harm, or a difficult situation. As a noun, it can also mean the act of saving someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɛskju/
British English
/ɹˈɛskjuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RES-kyoo
UK
RES-kyoo
Listen in Context
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
We called a rescue team after the accident.
The dog was rescued by a neighbor.
Thanks for coming to the rescue — I had no idea what to do.