How to pronounce croissant
Say it like kwah-SAHNT. Croissant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHNT).
- kwah
- SAHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: English speakers say 'kruh-SAHNT'. The French version drops the t.
Croissant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SAHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of croissant
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRUHS-ong.
What does croissant mean?
- A flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent.
Where does croissant come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French croissant (“crescent”), present participle of croître (“to grow”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- crescent
- crescent roll
Words that rhyme with croissant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croissant.
Questions about saying croissant
How do you pronounce croissant?
Say kwah-SAHNT. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɑˈsɑnt/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌsɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croissant?
Croissant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHNT). Broken into parts: kwah · SAHNT.
Is croissant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkrʌsɒŋ/ (KRUHS-ong).