To pronounce "croissant", say kwah-SAHN — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌkwɑˈsɑnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
croissant
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/ˌkwɑˈsɑnt/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/kwˈɑːsɑ̃/
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Break "croissant" into 2 beats and lean on "ANT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with nonchalant and jaunt, if that helps it stick.
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To pronounce "croissant", say kwah-SAHN — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌkwɑˈsɑnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Croissant" has 2 syllables: croiss · ant.
The IPA transcription of "croissant" is /ˌkwɑˈsɑnt/.
Croissant: A flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent.
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