retire

/rɪˈtaɪr/

Syllables re·tire

Stress re-TIRE

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

tire

/taɪr/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to stop working permanently, usually because of age

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/ (repeat) + tire=/taɪr/ (tire)

Example

She plans to retire at the age of sixty-five.