If you're talking to someone like a boss or teacher, an authority figure, or an elder, use the more formal “dhanyavaad” instead. Pronounce “shukriyaa” in three parts:[4] First, say “shook.” Make this syllable a little shorter and tighter than you'd say the English word. ...
For the longer version, you simply hold the sound out longer than you would to pronounce the short version.[5] The "a" sound, ಅ, sounds like the "a" in the English word "father." The "i" sound, ఇ, sounds like the "i" in the English word "ink." The "u" sound, ఉ...