How do you pronounce "croissant"?

In American English: /ˌkwɑːˈsɑːnt/ (kwah-SAHNT). In British English: /kɹˈɐsɒŋ/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˌkwɑːˈsɑːnt/ (kwah-SAHNT). In Australian English: /kwˈɑːsɑ̃/ (KW-ahs).

Is "croissant" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkwɑːˈsɑːnt/ (kwah-SAHNT), while in British English it's /kɹˈɐsɒŋ/ (KR).

How to Pronounce "croissant"

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croissant

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/ˌkwɑːˈsɑːnt/

kwah-SAHNT

Syllable Breakdown

kwɑːcrois·sɑːntsant

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