5 syllables: Ho, no, re Dau, mi, er. Stress on re Dau.
aw-noh-RE-doh-myi-ur
/ɔ̃.noˈɹe do.mjɪɚ/
Honore Daumier is pronounced aw-noh-RE-doh-myi-ur (/ɔ̃.noˈɹe do.mjɪɚ/). It has five syllables (Ho-no-re Dau-mi-er), with the stress on "re Dau". Honore Daumier is the French painter, printmaker, and caricaturist renowned for social and political satire in 19th-century France. The name refers to the artist himself, combining a given name and surname of French origin. In English contexts, the pronunciation tends to preserve the French vowels and final consonants, yielding a rhythm that mirrors his cultural roots.
nounHonore Daumier is the French painter, printmaker, and caricaturist renowned for social and political satire in 19th-century France. The name refers to the artist himself, combining a given name and surname of French origin. In English contexts, the pronunciation tends to preserve the French vowels and final consonants, yielding a rhythm that mirrors his cultural roots.
"The exhibit features sketches by Honore Daumier that critique 19th-century society."
"Scholars often study Daumier’s lithographs to understand caricature as social commentary."
"Honore Daumier’s work influenced both the realm of art and political cartoons of his era."
Pronounce as: o-NOR-ay DOH-myeh, with stress on NOR in Honore and on MYE in Daumier. IPA (US/UK influence) roughly: US/UK ≈ oˈnɔː.reɪ ˌdoʊˈmɪ.eɚ. In careful French-influenced speech, the final -ier is closer to -yeh. Mouth positions: start with an open mid-back vowel for o, then rounded lips for o as in 'or'; tap the tongue to produce /n/ after the vowel; the second syllable uses a clear /ɔː/ or /ɔ/ with the r-like vowel; finish with /eɪ/ or /jɛɹ/ depending on region. Audio reference you can check: Pronounce or Forvo entry for Daumier.
Common errors: flattening Honore to a flat ‘OWN-awr’ or misplacing stress on the first syllable; pronouncing Daumier as two clear English syllables ‘DAW-meer’ instead of ‘doo-MYEER’ or ‘DOH-mee-AY.’ Corrections: keep HON-or-e as ho-NOR-e with a French-like /ɔː/ or /ɔ/ vowel and emphasize the second syllable; for Daumier, use a French-influenced /dɔ-miˈje/ or /dəˈmjeɪ/ with final -ier as -yeɪ or -jeɪ. Maintain a lightly rounded lips on the first O and produce the /j/ before the final /eɪ/.” ,
US tends toward an anglicized /ˌɒnɔːreɪ dəˈmɪər/ with less French liaison; UK often preserves more of the French rhythm, roughly /ɒnɔːˈreɪ dəˈmjuːmjəɹ/; Australian resembles UK patterns but with Australian vowel shifts (r-less in non-rhotic varieties, though some speakers may articulate a light /ɹ/). The key differences are vowel quality: US uses a flatter /ɔː/ and a simplified final -ier as /iər/; UK and AU retain closer French vowels and a palatal approximant /j/ before the final /eɪ/ or /jeɪ/. IPA references: US /ˌɒnɔːˈreɪ dəˈmɪeɪ/, UK /ɒˈnɔː.reɪ dəˈmjuːmjə/; AU /ɒˈnɔːreɪ dəˈmɒmjə/.
Because it includes a French given name with a nasal-like vowel in Honore and the French -ier ending in Daumier, which yields two unfamiliar vowel qualities and a final syllable that can end in -ay, -ye, or -er depending on speaker. The consonant cluster /dn/ and the palatal /j/ in daumier also complicate articulation for English speakers. You’ll hear stress that typically falls on NOR-e in Honore and on MYER in Daumier, which is easy to misplace when speaking quickly.
A unique nuance is preserving the French intonation and the subtle palatal glide before the final -ier: in careful speech from French-influenced speakers, the Daumier syllable ends with a /jɛ/ or /jɪ/ sound; many English speakers substitute a simple /ər/ or /ɪər/ ending. The usual guidance is to maintain /d(ɔ)mi.jeɪ/ in careful speech, with the second syllable of Daumier carrying the y-glide to crest a 'myay' sound, rather than plain 'meer'.
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US: less rhoticity, flatter vowels; UK: more French-like intonation, clearer /j/ before -ier; AU: similar to UK but with broader vowel shifts and non-rhotic tendencies. Vowel differences: Honore’s /ɔː/ in US often lengthened; Daumier’s /jɛ/ or /jeɪ/ in UK/AU; rhoticity affects the final -er/-ier. IPA references: US /ˌɒnɔːˈreɪ dəˈmɪeɪ/, UK /ɒˈnɔːreɪ dəˈmjuːmjə/, AU /ɒˈnɔːreɪ dəˈmɒmjə/.
Honore is a French given name derived from the Latin Honorus, itself rooted in honor and esteem; it became prominent in medieval and early modern Europe as a first name across French-speaking regions. Daumier is a French surname likely formed from a toponymic or occupational root, with -ier a common suffix indicating an agent or craftsman. The surname would historically denote someone associated with a place or trade connected to the root word. The combination of a given name and surname reflects French naming conventions. First known uses align with 17th- to 19th-century French records, with Honore Daumier (born 1808, died 1879) achieving lasting recognition in the 19th century as a prominent printmaker and painter. Over time, the name has become a standard cultural reference to French satire and lithographic art, frequently encountered in art history, museums, and scholarly discussions about caricature. The pronunciation in US/UK contexts tends to retain the French vowels and final consonants, though anglicization can occur in very casual speech.
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