Retired has 2 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The company presented him with a gold watch on the day he retired. | |
| 2. | Many retired people move to the Sunbelt to enjoy sports such as golf or tennis in a milder climate. | |
| 3. | The old man retired from public life ten years ago. | |
| 4. | The troops were retired from the front lines. | |
| 5. | The "retired" president of that company runs the whole show from behind the scenes, so the current president is nothing but a figurehead. | |
| 6. | With the money Mr Johnson had saved, he would be able to live high on the hog when he retired. | |
| 7. | When John retired, his son took over his business. | |
| 8. | My uncle retired from teaching last year, but he still managed to hang onto a position at the university. | |
| 9. | He retired on account of poor health. | |
| 10. | People rarely come to see you once you are retired. |