How do you pronounce "Asmodeus"

[Squire James]

While I chose #1 (partially because "Rock Me Asmodeus" sticks in my mind something fierce), I really think it's a "grey vs. gray" argument where both sides happen to be right.

 

[Bob the Destroyer]

I pronounce it az-MO-de-us. So it's basically #2 but I voted other because I'm contrary.

 

[TheAuldGrump]

Ash-mo-day, going for the older root of the name. (Even in Latin the ultimate S is often left unpronounced.)

The Auld Grump

 

[Huw]

I've always used second one, but looks like we're all wrong and its got a short o and "deus" has never been "god" in this word. As-mo-DIE-us then for all you pedants.

 

[Bongo Bigguns]

wasn't it part of Mozart's full name???

 

[Brazeku]

Yeah, Aeshma Daeva "Fury demon".

Fun with languages time!

Ahura = god or indicator for divinity in Avestan
Daeva = avestan demon, manifestation of the imperfect good

Asura = demon or power-seeking entity in hinduism
Deva = angelic or celestial/divinity in hinduism

Mayhaps, an ancient spat?

 

[Piratecat]

I pronounce it "Sally." Very, very briefly.

 

[Thurbane]

Rock me Asmodeus!

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I use the second pronunciation listed.

Unless I've been channelling Falco, that is...

Ooo rock me Asmodeus
Rock me Asmodeus...
Rock rock rock rock me Asmodeus
Rock me all the time to the top

Er war ein Punker
Und er lebte in der großen Stadt
Es war Wien, war Vienna
Wo er alles tat
Er hatte Schulden denn er trank
Doch ihn liebten alle Frauen
Und jede rief:
Come on and rock me Amadeus

Asmodeus Asmodeus, Asmodeus
Asmodeus Asmodeus Asmodeus
Asmodeus Asmodeus, oh oh oh Asmodeus

 

[Klaus]

How do you pronounce "Asmodeus"

Correctly.





As-Moe-DEUS

rhymes with "as Moe day (-y) oohs".