You might find it tempting to accentuate the 't' of croissant – almost as tempting as the flaky pastry itself. However, the letter is redundant; instead, the word is pronounced as 'krwa-sohn', though you may find it easier to say 'kwa-sohn'. This one may take a little patience to perfect, but it’s worth it if you want to get your hands on the crescent-shaped bake from a real French pâtisserie (without disapproval).

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