How to pronounce croissant

croissant

/kwɑːˈsɑːnt/

2 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /krəˈsɑːnt/.

/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in water	Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

How do you pronounce croissant?

Croissant is pronounced /kwɑːˈsɑːnt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /krəˈsɑːnt/, is also used.

How many syllables are in croissant?

Croissant has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in croissant?

The second syllable: /kwɑːˈsɑːnt/.