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croissant
Definition:
(nou) very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
Examples:
That croissant looks like an American croissant, not a real European one.
But she works in the croissant shop.
Historically, the croissant was not commonplace in the UK.
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Common mistakes of croissant pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "croissant" as /krəˈsɑnt/ (US) or /krəˈsɒnt/ (UK) instead of the correct /krwɑːˈsɒ̃/ (UK) or /krwɑˈsɑ̃/ (US). Tip: Focus on the nasalized "ã" sound at the end.
- Ignoring the silent letters: Some pronounce "croissant" with a hard "t," saying "croissant" as /krwɑːˈsɑnt/. Tip: Remember that the "t" is silent; it should end with the nasal sound instead.
- Stress on the wrong syllable: A common mistake is placing stress on the first syllable, saying "CROIS-sant." Tip: The primary stress is on the second syllable, so say "croissant" as /krwɑˈsɑ̃/ with emphasis on "sant."
- Misplacing the "r" sound: Some learners pronounce "croissant" with a strong "r," leading to "cros-sant" as /krɔsˈsɑ̃/. Tip: Make the "r" softer and more fluid to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "s": People often pronounce "croissant" with a pronounced "s" sound, saying "cros-sant" as /krɔˈsɑ̃/. Tip: The "s" should be soft and blend smoothly into the following vowel.