MacaronMacarons in a display case. Getty Images Macarons are small French cookie sandwiches made from meringue and almond flour, and they often come in bright colors.However, while you've probably seen these desserts at least once or twice, many people mispronounce them by calling them "macaroons," which are actually a different kind of cookie made from shredded coconut.Incorrect pronunciation: mah-kuh-ROONCorrect pronunciation: mah-kuh-RON BeignetA person dusts powdered sugar on a beignet. Aleksandr Porvatkin/Shutterstock Popular in Paris and New Orleans, these fried doughnut-like desserts come with powdered sugar. While you may want to pronounce the "g" in this dessert's name, that's incorrect.Incorrect pronunciation: beg-NAY or beg-NETCorrect pronunciation: ben-YE CrpesCrpes with strawberries and blueberries on a plate. Shutterstock Derived from the Latin word for curled "crispus" the accent in the word "crpes" actually tells you exactly how to pronounce the "e": with an "eh" sound rather than an "ay" sound.Incorrect pronunciation: KRAYPSCorrect pronunciation: KREHPS Dulce de lecheA person spoons dulce de leche onto wafer cookies. Guillermo Spelucin R/Shutterstock Dulce de leche is popular across the world, but you still might be mispronouncing this popular dessert. Preply reminded us that when pronouncing "dulce de leche," keep the "e" letters open and don't pronounce them as "ee."Incorrect pronunciation: dul-che-de-leh-chayCorrect pronunciation: dool-say-de-leh-chay Kouign-amannKouign-amann in a display case. Alexander Narraina/Shutterstock This French pastry is known for its flaky, buttery layers and sweet, crispy, and caramelized exterior. However, it can be difficult to pronounce at first glance. Remember that the first part of this royal dessert sounds like "queen."Incorrect pronunciation: Coo-gun Ay-munCorrect pronunciation: Kween Uh-mawn CroissantA person bites into a croissant. Boyloso/Shutterstock While croissants are popular breakfast pastries in the United States, many continue to mispronounce this classic French pastry. To avoid looking like a tourist if you ever find yourself in Paris, remember that the "r" and "t" in "croissant" are silent.Incorrect pronunciation: cross-auntCorrect pronunciation: kwah-sahn MascarponeTraditional Mascarpone cheese on a wooden spoon. Ivanna Pavliuk/Shutterstock Pronounce this dessert the correct way by letting this Italian cheese's name roll off the tongue and giving it a little flair.Incorrect pronunciation: mas-car-pohnCorrect pronunciation: mah-skar-poh-neh NougatNougat on a plate. New Africa/Shutterstock While you might have grown up pronouncing this nut-filled dessert with a hard "t" at the end, that's actually not the correct way of saying it.Incorrect pronunciation: new-gatCorrect pronunciation: noo-gahh NutellaJars of Nutella. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images This fan-favorite hazelnut-and-chocolate spread is commonplace in many people's cabinets, but its French name might be a little bit difficult to pronounce. Rather than pronouncing it like the "nut" in "hazelnut," Nutella actually sounds like "Nootella."Incorrect pronunciation: nut-ellaCorrect pronunciation: noo-tell-uh Pain au chocolatPain au chocolat croissants in a display case. Kris Land/Shutterstock The correct pronunciation of this tasty French pastry shouldn't be painful! Replace "pain" with "pan," soften the "ch" to make a "sh" sound, and ignore the "t" on the tail end of the phrase to sound like a true Parisian.Incorrect pronunciation: payn-oh-choc-o-lahtCorrect pronunciation: pan-oh-shoh-koh-lah CanelCanel. Piotr Krzeslak/Shutterstock Remember to draw out the "e" at the end of this rum-and-vanilla-flavored French pastry's name.Incorrect pronunciation: Cuh-nell-eeCorrect pronunciation: Cah-null-ay MadeleineMadeleine cookies. Alesia.Bierliezova/Shutterstock While it might be tempting to pronounce these French cookies like the popular girl's name "Madeline," you should ignore the "e" found in the middle of the word. There are only two syllables in this dessert's name, not three.Incorrect pronunciation: Maah-duh-lineCorrect pronunciation: Mad-lenn ClafoutisClafoutis pie on a wooden cutting board. Kostina IG/Shutterstock This French pie, often made with black cherries and other fruits, can be intimidating to pronounce correctly.Incorrect pronunciation: Klaw-phoo-tissCorrect pronunciation: Klah-phoo-tee Crme brleCreme brulee baked with sugar on the surface. pic0000/Shutterstock Crme brle is a creamy custard dessert that's often regarded as a symbol of decadence and indulgence, with an equally fancy name. While English speakers might be tempted to pronounce the end of this name with a long "e," it actually sounds like "ay."Incorrect pronunciation: Kreem Brew-leeCorrect pronunciation: Krehm Brew-lay clairEclairs with chocolate topping on a serving plate. Alexander Prokopenko/Shutterstock This chocolate-covered pastry's name is short but often mispronounced. To get it right, avoid elongating the first "e" and remember that this light and fluffy dessert rhymes with "air."Incorrect pronunciation: Ee-klarCorrect pronunciation: Eh-klair Maraschino cherriesMaraschino cherries in a bowl. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock While these cherries are popular in many desserts, people still seem to get the pronunciation wrong. Remember to replace "shee" with "ski" to get it right.Incorrect pronunciation: ma-ra-shee-noCorrect pronunciation: ma-re-ski-no Petit fourPetit four cakes. Ivonne Wierink/Shutterstock These colorful and uniquely designed desserts are often tiny, hence the use of the French word "petit." To nail the pronunciation, forget the hard "t" at the end of "petit" and slightly elongate the "for" sound so that it sounds like "door."Incorrect pronunciation: peh-teet forCorrect pronunciation: puh-tee foor PalmierPalmier pastries on a white plate. nelea33/Shutterstock These French desserts resemble the wings of a butterfly or a palm leaf, which is where their name derives from. To get the pronunciation right, don't pronounce the "r" and instead use the "ay" sound.Incorrect pronunciation: pal-mee-ayrCorrect pronunciation: pal-me-ay