How do you spell Croissant?
Correct spelling
croissant
Think 'crescent moon' - CROI-SS-ANT with silent T, like French croître (to grow).
Why is croissant spelled this way?
From French croissant, crescent. CROITRE (to grow). Named for its crescent moon shape. The oi makes a 'wah' sound, the ss is soft, and the final t is silent. A minefield of French phonetics.
Common misspellings of croissant
croisantcrossaintcroisauntcresant
Example
She savored the buttery croissant with her morning coffee at the Parisian café.