The word “croissant” is pronounced as krwah-sahn. Here’s a breakdown of the syllables:
Krwah: The “kr” is pronounced like the English “kr” in “krill,” and “wah” sounds like “wa” in “wander.”
Sahn: The “s” is pronounced like the English “s” in “see,” and “ahn” sounds like the French nasalized vowel sound.
So, when you put it all together, it’s pronounced “krwah-sahn.” The emphasis is typically on the second syllable.