How many syllables in retired?
Syllables in retired
2 or 3
re·tired
Retired has two syllables, or three when said slowly. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say retired
| Said as /ɹɪˈtaɪɹd/ | 2 syllables, re-TIRED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /ɹiˈtaɪɚd/ | 3 syllables · da-DUM-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say retired slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, tired. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with retired
Questions
- How many syllables are in retired?
- Retired has two syllables, or three when said slowly.
- How do you divide retired into syllables?
- Retired divides as re-tired.
- Which syllable is stressed in retired?
- The second syllable (re-TIRED).