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How to Pronounce Croissant/1-syl/
/krwɑːˈsɒ̃/
From French *croissant* (crescent), from *croître* (to grow). Named for its crescent shape.
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How do you pronounce Croissant?
Croissant is pronounced /krwɑːˈsɒ̃/.
How many syllables are in Croissant?
Croissant has 1 syllable: croissant.
Where does the word Croissant come from?
Croissant is a French loanword — From French *croissant* (crescent), from *croître* (to grow). Named for its crescent shape..
Is Croissant pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Croissant varies by dialect: AU /krwɑːˈsɒ̃/, UK /ˈkwæs.ɒ̃/, US /krwɑːˈsɒ̃/.
How can I practice pronouncing Croissant?
Break the word into 1 syllable and exaggerate each: CROISSANT.