How do you pronounce "rescued"?

In American English: /ˈrɛskjuːd/ (REHSKY-ood). In British English: /ɹˈɛskjuːd/ (R-ehsky). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛskjuːd/ (REHSKY-ood). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛskjuːd/ (R-ehsky).

Is "rescued" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛskjuːd/ (REHSKY-ood), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛskjuːd/ (R-ehsky).

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rescued

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/ˈrɛskjuːd/

REHSKY-ood

Syllable Breakdown

rɛskjres·uːdcued

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