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Most English-speakers pronounce the name of my religion "A.S.S.-a-true" (inspiring Beavis-and-Butthead humor from some of its detractors). The Icelanders pronounce it differently, which is actually more accurate, "AY-SA-true." Either way the emphasis is on the first syllable.
I call myself a Heathen, which everyone can pronounce. I chose to go this route (though I still identify with the word Asatru I use it a bit less frequently) in part because most folks I know could?t pronounce it. Generally when talking to non-Heathens who are unfamiliar with the religion, I use Heathen or Norse Pagan.
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