How to Pronounce CROISSANT -- Word of the Week -- American English

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'croissant' in American English. It begins with an introduction to the word, suggested by a viewer, and discusses its French origin. The tutorial provides a detailed breakdown of the American pronunciation, emphasizing syllable stress, tongue positioning, and specific sounds. The instructor encourages viewers to practice the pronunciation and engage by creating video responses. The video concludes with a call to explore more resources on Rachel's English.

What is the origin of the word 'croissant'?

• Germany

• France

• Spain

• Italy

In the American English pronunciation of 'croissant', which part of the tongue touches the roof of the mouth for the 'R' sound?

• Tip of the tongue

• Back of the tongue

• Middle part of the tongue

• Front of the tongue

What is the vowel sound in the stressed syllable of 'croissant' in American English?

• Schwa

• Long 'e'

• Short 'o'

• Long 'a'

How do native speakers often pronounce the NT ending in 'croissant'?

• By clearly pronouncing both 'N' and 'T'

• By dropping the 'T' sound

• By combining the stop quality of 'T' with the nasal quality of 'N'

• By pronouncing only the 'T'

What does the speaker encourage viewers to do after learning the pronunciation of 'croissant'?

• Write an essay about it

• Translate it into another language

• Record a video response using the word

• Ignore the pronunciation