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"Do not distress her."
CB-EM-28-35.wav
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quite fast
"du nɑt dɪstɹɛs hɜ˞."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female's voice is very clear, but there's a bit of a noticeable background noise that affects the clarity.'
I dare say they often think of you, and wonder which will be the day, the precise day of the instrument's coming to hand.
CB-EM-28-38.wav
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slightly fast
aɪ dɛɹ seɪ ðeɪ ɔfʌn θɪŋk ʌv ju, ʌnd wʌndɜ˞ wɪtʃ wɪl bi ðʌ deɪ, ðʌ pɹɪsaɪs deɪ ʌv ðʌ ɪnstɹʌmʌnts kʌmɪŋ tu hænd.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
Female speaks with a very clear and slightly monotone tone, with some background noise.
Do you imagine Colonel Campbell knows the business to be going forward just at this time?
CB-EM-28-39.wav
199.056564
36.73632
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quite fast
du ju ɪmædʒʌn kɜ˞nʌl kæmbʌl noʊz ðʌ bɪznʌs tu bi ɡoʊɪŋ fɔɹwɜ˞d dʒʌst æt ðɪs taɪm?
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Very noisy recording with slight background noise. The tone is slightly monotone and the pace is very fast'.
He paused.
CB-EM-28-41.wav
176.337036
40.84042
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slightly slowly
hi pɔzd.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a very slight monotone, her voice fairly clear but slightly subdued.'
she could not avoid answering, "Till I have a letter from Colonel Campbell," said she, in a voice of forced calmness, "I can imagine nothing with any confidence."
CB-EM-28-43.wav
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slightly fast
ʃi kʊd nɑt ʌvɔɪd ænsɜ˞ɪŋ, "tɪl aɪ hæv ʌ lɛtɜ˞ fɹʌm kɜ˞nʌl kæmbʌl," sɛd ʃi, ɪn ʌ vɔɪs ʌv fɔɹst kɑmnʌs, "aɪ kæn ɪmædʒʌn nʌθɪŋ wɪð ɛni kɑnfʌdʌns."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is very clear, but there is a slight background noise that makes it sound slightly muffled.'
"It must be all conjecture."
CB-EM-28-44.wav
218.299088
39.998188
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57.412033
slightly fast
"ɪt mʌst bi ɔl kʌndʒɛktʃɜ˞."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a moderate level of monotone in a quiet environment with some background noise'.
What nonsense one talks, Miss Woodhouse, when hard at work, if one talks at all;
CB-EM-28-47.wav
183.381699
50.399288
54.774937
59.724434
slightly fast
wʌt nɑnsɛns wʌn tɔks, mɪs wʊdhaʊs, wɛn hɑɹd æt wɜ˞k, ɪf wʌn tɔks æt ɔl;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slightly clear tone but can be heard faintly over background noise.'
your real workmen, I suppose, hold their tongues;
CB-EM-28-48.wav
182.947968
29.579775
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59.414852
slightly fast
jɔɹ ɹil wɜ˞kmɪn, aɪ sʌpoʊz, hoʊld ðɛɹ tʌŋz;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female's speech is very clear but slightly monotone, delivered at a moderate pace.'
to escape a little from the latter, he went to the pianoforte, and begged Miss Fairfax, who was still sitting at it, to play something more.
CB-EM-28-53.wav
201.896622
31.587837
54.994953
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slightly fast
tu ɪskeɪp ʌ lɪtʌl fɹʌm ðʌ lætɜ˞, hi wɛnt tu ðʌ , ʌnd bɛɡd mɪs fɛɹfæks, hu wɑz stɪl sɪtɪŋ æt ɪt, tu pleɪ sʌmθɪŋ mɔɹ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
Female speaks with a moderate monotone, with some slight background noise.
"If you are very kind," said he, "it will be one of the waltzes we danced last night;"
CB-EM-28-54.wav
192.564606
52.407948
54.759129
59.408596
slightly fast
"ɪf ju ɑɹ vɛɹi kaɪnd," sɛd hi, "ɪt wɪl bi wʌn ʌv ðʌ wɔltsʌz wi dænst læst naɪt;"
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with a moderate tone of voice and delivers her words fairly quickly.'
You did not enjoy them as I did;
CB-EM-28-56.wav
200.683105
41.588398
60.301533
59.383217
quite fast
ju dɪd nɑt ɛndʒɔɪ ðɛm æz aɪ dɪd;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks clearly but with a slight monotone, speaking very quickly and with minimal variation in pace'.
you appeared tired the whole time.
CB-EM-28-57.wav
198.664429
39.982651
60.036621
59.562283
slightly fast
ju ʌpɪɹd taɪɜ˞d ðʌ hoʊl taɪm.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with moderate clarity and monotone delivery, with a slight hint of hesitation or emphasis.'
"What felicity it is to hear a tune again which has made one happy!"
CB-EM-28-61.wav
209.74437
50.386902
56.811234
56.694817
quite fast
"wʌt fɪlɪsʌti ɪt ɪz tu hiɹ ʌ tun ʌɡɛn wɪtʃ hæz meɪd wʌn hæpi!"
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is very clear and slightly monotone, but there is a hint of background noise that is slightly confined sounding.'
She looked up at him for a moment, coloured deeply, and played something else.
CB-EM-28-63.wav
192.020111
52.535942
56.517658
59.739075
quite fast
ʃi lʊkt ʌp æt hɪm fɔɹ ʌ moʊmʌnt, kʌlɜ˞d dipli, ʌnd pleɪd sʌmθɪŋ ɛls.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with a clear tone, but there's a bit of background noise that makes it sound slightly unclear.'
it shews it to have been so thoroughly from the heart.
CB-EM-28-72.wav
216.250092
37.033821
58.234982
59.433125
slightly fast
ɪt ɪt tu hæv bɪn soʊ θɜ˞oʊli fɹʌm ðʌ hɑɹt.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is very clear, but there is a slight background noise that is slightly more noticeable than in the other examples.'.
Nothing hastily done;
CB-EM-28-73.wav
193.231628
34.780811
55.583607
59.330189
moderate speed
nʌθɪŋ heɪstʌli dʌn;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female's voice is very clear, but there is a slight background noise that makes it sound a bit unclear at times.'
nothing incomplete.
CB-EM-28-74.wav
194.638153
17.274317
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59.141685
moderate speed
nʌθɪŋ ɪnkʌmplit.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Female speaks with a very monotone tone and very limited expression, speaking at a moderate pace.'
This amiable, upright, perfect Jane Fairfax was apparently cherishing very reprehensible feelings.
CB-EM-28-78.wav
216.592194
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moderate speed
ðɪs eɪmiʌbʌl, ʌpɹaɪt, pɜ˞fɛkt dʒeɪn fɛɹfæks wɑz ʌpɛɹʌntli tʃɛɹɪʃɪŋ vɛɹi ɹɛpɹɪhɛnsʌbʌl filɪŋz.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks clearly enough for the listener to understand, but there's a moderate amount of background noise that affects the clarity.'.
"I am very glad you did, and that you communicated it to me."
CB-EM-28-86.wav
241.34938
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58.504028
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quite fast
"aɪ æm vɛɹi ɡlæd ju dɪd, ʌnd ðæt ju kʌmjunʌkeɪtɪd ɪt tu mi."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a very high-pitched monotone, slightly above the normal range.'
Leave shame to her.
CB-EM-28-88.wav
202.929825
67.239288
59.969902
59.733776
moderate speed
liv ʃeɪm tu hɜ˞.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with moderate speed and intonation in a room that's a bit noisy with a hint of clarity.'.
"If she does wrong, she ought to feel it."
CB-EM-28-89.wav
207.431396
47.401134
56.669838
59.614407
quite fast
"ɪf ʃi dʌz ɹɔŋ, ʃi ɔt tu fil ɪt."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a moderate level of monotone and has a slight hint of clarity in her voice. The recording quality is good, but there's a bit of ambient noise'.
I must speak to him if possible, just to thank him.
CB-EM-28-95.wav
330.036591
44.230331
60.647667
51.913643
very fast
aɪ mʌst spik tu hɪm ɪf pɑsʌbʌl, dʒʌst tu θæŋk hɪm.
slightly clear
quite confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slightly monotone tone, speaking quite fast but with a clear and concise delivery.'
but when a beginning is made--when the felicities of rapid motion have once been, though slightly, felt--it must be a very heavy set that does not ask for more.
CB-EM-29-03.wav
185.645233
50.563751
57.773979
58.937004
slightly fast
bʌt wɛn ʌ bɪɡɪnɪŋ ɪz meɪd--wɛn ðʌ ʌv ɹæpʌd moʊʃʌn hæv wʌns bɪn, ðoʊ slaɪtli, fɛlt--ɪt mʌst bi ʌ vɛɹi hɛvi sɛt ðæt dʌz nɑt æsk fɔɹ mɔɹ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is very clear but slightly has a faint monotone quality, speaking at a moderate pace.'.
and the last half-hour of an evening which Mr. Woodhouse was persuaded to spend with his daughter at Randalls, was passed by the two young people in schemes on the subject.
CB-EM-29-05.wav
192.419235
46.463886
55.083462
59.740208
slightly fast
ʌnd ðʌ læst hæfaʊɜ˞ ʌv æn ivnɪŋ wɪtʃ mɪstɜ˞ wʊdhaʊs wɑz pɜ˞sweɪdɪd tu spɛnd wɪð hɪz dɔtɜ˞ æt , wɑz pæst baɪ ðʌ tu jʌŋ pipʌl ɪn skimz ɑn ðʌ sʌbdʒɛkt.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is very clear in a moderately quiet environment with a slight background noise'.
Frank's was the first idea;
CB-EM-29-06.wav
176.699173
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slightly fast
fɹæŋks wɑz ðʌ fɜ˞st aɪdiʌ;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Female speaks with a very monotone and slightly fast pace, lacking any noticeable expression.'
for the lady was the best judge of the difficulties, and the most solicitous for accommodation and appearance.
CB-EM-29-08.wav
184.247025
39.030304
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59.731689
quite fast
fɔɹ ðʌ leɪdi wɑz ðʌ bɛst dʒʌdʒ ʌv ðʌ dɪfʌkʌltiz, ʌnd ðʌ moʊst sʌlɪsʌtʌs fɔɹ ʌkɑmʌdeɪʃʌn ʌnd ʌpɪɹʌns.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a very clear and slightly monotone voice, but there's a slight hint of background noise.'
If they must dance, they had better dance at Randalls.
CB-EM-29-108.wav
179.701157
47.544163
56.744526
59.329807
slightly fast
ɪf ðeɪ mʌst dæns, ðeɪ hæd bɛtɜ˞ dæns æt .
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is very clear, but slightly quieter than usual. It has a very slight monotone quality and is delivered slightly faster than average.'
Mr. Weston entered into the idea with thorough enjoyment, and Mrs. Weston most willingly undertook to play as long as they could wish to dance;
CB-EM-29-11.wav
189.32338
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slightly fast
mɪstɜ˞ wɛstʌn ɛntɜ˞d ɪntu ðʌ aɪdiʌ wɪð θɜ˞oʊ ɛndʒɔɪmʌnt, ʌnd mɪsɪz wɛstʌn moʊst wɪlɪŋli ʌndɜ˞tʊk tu pleɪ æz lɔŋ æz ðeɪ kʊd wɪʃ tu dæns;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech has a very clear and slightly monotone tone, but there's a bit of background noise that makes it sound slightly confined.'
"Sir," said Mr. Woodhouse, rather warmly, "you are very much mistaken if you suppose Mr. Perry to be that sort of character."
CB-EM-29-115.wav
156.91925
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58.34396
quite fast
"sɜ˞," sɛd mɪstɜ˞ wʊdhaʊs, ɹæðɜ˞ wɔɹmli, "ju ɑɹ vɛɹi mʌtʃ mɪsteɪkʌn ɪf ju sʌpoʊz mɪstɜ˞ pɛɹi tu bi ðæt sɔɹt ʌv kɛɹɪktɜ˞."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a very fast pace but has a slightly clear tone, speaking in a monotone delivery with occasional slight variations.'.
and the interesting employment had followed, of reckoning up exactly who there would be, and portioning out the indispensable division of space to every couple.
CB-EM-29-12.wav
196.935318
53.235386
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59.663857
slightly fast
ʌnd ðʌ ɪntɹʌstɪŋ ɛmplɔɪmʌnt hæd fɑloʊd, ʌv ɹɛkʌnɪŋ ʌp ɪɡzæktli hu ðɛɹ wʊd bi, ʌnd aʊt ðʌ ɪndɪspɛnsʌbʌl dɪvɪʒʌn ʌv speɪs tu ɛvɜ˞i kʌpʌl.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks calmly and clearly, with moderate intonation and a slight fast pace.'
"and it is that dreadful habit of opening the windows, letting in cold air upon heated bodies, which (as you well know, sir) does the mischief."
CB-EM-29-120.wav
207.659317
39.848194
55.041904
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slightly fast
"ʌnd ɪt ɪz ðæt dɹɛdfʌl hæbʌt ʌv oʊpʌnɪŋ ðʌ wɪndoʊz, lɛtɪŋ ɪn koʊld ɛɹ ʌpɑn hitʌd bɑdiz, wɪtʃ (æz ju wɛl noʊ, sɜ˞) dʌz ðʌ mɪstʃʌf."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is very clear, but there's a slight background noise that makes it sound slightly muffled.'
sir--but a thoughtless young person will sometimes step behind a window-curtain, and throw up a sash, without its being suspected.
CB-EM-29-128.wav
220.177979
31.159254
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slightly fast
sɜ˞--bʌt ʌ θɔtlʌs jʌŋ pɜ˞sʌn wɪl sʌmtaɪmz stɛp bɪhaɪnd ʌ wɪndoʊ-kɜ˞tʌn, ʌnd θɹoʊ ʌp ʌ sæʃ, wɪθaʊt ɪts biɪŋ sʌspɛktɪd.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks with a very clear and slightly monotone tone, but there's some background noise that makes it sound slightly muffled.'
"But, unfortunately, sir, my time is so limited--" "Oh!"
CB-EM-29-138.wav
206.295288
43.264809
59.76482
59.042244
slightly fast
"bʌt, ʌnfɔɹtʃʌnʌtli, sɜ˞, maɪ taɪm ɪz soʊ lɪmʌtʌd--" "oʊ!"
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slight monotone, but there's some background noise that makes it sound slightly unclear.'
interrupted Emma, "there will be plenty of time for talking every thing over."
CB-EM-29-139.wav
228.9646
50.580914
60.468792
59.332054
quite fast
ɪntɜ˞ʌptɪd ɛmʌ, "ðɛɹ wɪl bi plɛnti ʌv taɪm fɔɹ tɔkɪŋ ɛvɜ˞i θɪŋ oʊvɜ˞."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks clearly but with a slight monotone delivery. There is moderate background noise, but the recording is of good quality.'
If it can be contrived to be at the Crown, papa, it will be very convenient for the horses.
CB-EM-29-141.wav
259.193726
42.04332
60.141933
59.177357
slightly fast
ɪf ɪt kæn bi kʌntɹaɪvd tu bi æt ðʌ kɹaʊn, pɑpʌ, ɪt wɪl bi vɛɹi kʌnvinjʌnt fɔɹ ðʌ hɔɹsʌz.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is very clear, but there's a slight hint of background noise. Her tone is slightly monotone but has a slight hint of expression.'.
"So they will, my dear."
CB-EM-29-143.wav
143.112808
29.822506
54.088875
43.880836
slightly fast
"soʊ ðeɪ wɪl, maɪ dɪɹ."
slightly clear
moderate reverberation
quite monotone
'Female's voice is moderately loud and clear, but there's a slight background noise that makes it sound a bit muffled.'
Do not you remember what Mr. Perry said, so many years ago, when I had the measles?
CB-EM-29-154.wav
229.595795
51.758537
55.052387
59.674744
quite fast
du nɑt ju ɹɪmɛmbɜ˞ wʌt mɪstɜ˞ pɛɹi sɛd, soʊ mɛni jɪɹz ʌɡoʊ, wɛn aɪ hæd ðʌ mizʌlz?
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is very clear, but there's a slight background noise that adds to the sense of clarity'.
If Miss Taylor undertakes to wrap Miss Emma up, you need not have any fears, sir.
CB-EM-29-155.wav
242.703308
63.17178
59.29356
59.778694
moderate speed
ɪf mɪs teɪlɜ˞ ʌndɜ˞teɪks tu ɹæp mɪs ɛmʌ ʌp, ju nid nɑt hæv ɛni fɪɹz, sɜ˞.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks in a moderate tone with some slight intonation variation'.
"How often have I heard you speak of it as such a compliment to her!"
CB-EM-29-156.wav
220.846542
51.964314
54.300529
59.802017
slightly fast
"haʊ ɔfʌn hæv aɪ hɜ˞d ju spik ʌv ɪt æz sʌtʃ ʌ kɑmplʌmɛnt tu hɜ˞!"
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is very clear, but there's a slight roominess in the recording, and her tone is very monotone.'
I shall never forget it.
CB-EM-29-159.wav
164.157639
42.254375
55.199062
53.911293
very fast
aɪ ʃæl nɛvɜ˞ fɜ˞ɡɛt ɪt.
slightly clear
quite confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a very fast pace but her voice is slightly clear with some background noise.'
"My father and Mrs. Weston are at the Crown at this moment," said Frank Churchill, "examining the capabilities of the house."
CB-EM-29-167.wav
202.858887
46.217606
54.436802
59.509342
quite fast
"maɪ fɑðɜ˞ ʌnd mɪsɪz wɛstʌn ɑɹ æt ðʌ kɹaʊn æt ðɪs moʊmʌnt," sɛd fɹæŋk tʃɜ˞tʃɪl, "ɪɡzæmɪnɪŋ ðʌ keɪpʌbɪlʌtiz ʌv ðʌ haʊs."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is very clear, but speaks quite quickly and in a slightly monotone tone.'
It would be the greatest pleasure to them, if you could allow me to attend you there.
CB-EM-29-170.wav
225.008575
56.563431
54.434486
59.573372
quite fast
ɪt wʊd bi ðʌ ɡɹeɪtʌst plɛʒɜ˞ tu ðɛm, ɪf ju kʊd ʌlaʊ mi tu ʌtɛnd ju ðɛɹ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks clearly but has a moderate tone of voice with some slight fluctuations in pitch.'
Emma was most happy to be called to such a council;
CB-EM-29-172.wav
172.158417
30.691021
58.665958
59.651913
quite fast
ɛmʌ wɑz moʊst hæpi tu bi kɔld tu sʌtʃ ʌ kaʊnsʌl;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female's speech is very clear and concise, but there is a slight background noise that makes it sound a bit muffled.'
and her father, engaging to think it all over while she was gone, the two young people set off together without delay for the Crown.
CB-EM-29-173.wav
198.439835
33.676617
58.892887
59.593349
quite fast
ʌnd hɜ˞ fɑðɜ˞, ɛnɡeɪdʒɪŋ tu θɪŋk ɪt ɔl oʊvɜ˞ waɪl ʃi wɑz ɡɔn, ðʌ tu jʌŋ pipʌl sɛt ɔf tʌɡɛðɜ˞ wɪθaʊt dɪleɪ fɔɹ ðʌ kɹaʊn.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female's speech is very clear and monotone, with some occasional slight background noise.'
There were Mr. and Mrs. Weston;
CB-EM-29-174.wav
180.316467
27.055592
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57.63237
very fast
ðɛɹ wɜ˞ mɪstɜ˞ ʌnd mɪsɪz wɛstʌn;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks with a very monotone tone, but there's some background noise that makes it sound clear at times.'
"Emma," said she, "this paper is worse than I expected."
CB-EM-29-178.wav
206.397415
44.162525
57.293198
57.288681
slightly fast
"ɛmʌ," sɛd ʃi, "ðɪs peɪpɜ˞ ɪz wɜ˞s ðæn aɪ ɪkspɛktʌd."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slight monotone delivery, speaking clearly enough for the listener to understand, but with minimal expression.'.
"and the wainscot is more yellow and forlorn than any thing I could have imagined."
CB-EM-29-181.wav
226.041565
47.442112
54.134361
59.494705
quite fast
"ʌnd ðʌ weɪnskʌt ɪz mɔɹ jɛloʊ ʌnd fɜ˞lɔɹn ðæn ɛni θɪŋ aɪ kʊd hæv ɪmædʒʌnd."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is quite clear, but there is some background noise and a slight monotone quality to her delivery.'
"What does all that signify?"
CB-EM-29-183.wav
227.827942
61.101227
55.393948
59.648861
slightly fast
"wʌt dʌz ɔl ðæt sɪɡnʌfaɪ?"
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'The speech sample has a moderate amount of noise, but the speaker's tone and pace are relatively consistent. There's a slight hint of clarity in the recording, but the overall sound is quite confined.'
The ladies here probably exchanged looks which meant, "Men never know when things are dirty or not;"
CB-EM-29-187.wav
180.29155
37.705074
56.082745
59.772022
slightly fast
ðʌ leɪdiz hiɹ pɹɑbʌbli ɪkstʃeɪndʒd lʊks wɪtʃ mɛnt, "mɛn nɛvɜ˞ noʊ wɛn θɪŋz ɑɹ dɜ˞ti ɔɹ nɑt;"
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slightly monotone tone, but the recording is clear with some background noise.'
and the gentlemen perhaps thought each to himself, "Women will have their little nonsenses and needless cares."
CB-EM-29-188.wav
202.6763
45.825127
59.330849
59.57309
moderate speed
ʌnd ðʌ dʒɛntʌlmɪn pɜ˞hæps θɔt itʃ tu hɪmsɛlf, "wɪmʌn wɪl hæv ðɛɹ lɪtʌl ʌnd nidlʌs kɛɹz."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is very clear, but slightly has a bit of a monotone quality to it.'
One perplexity, however, arose, which the gentlemen did not disdain.
CB-EM-29-189.wav
199.425476
64.097557
59.54546
59.713448
slightly fast
wʌn pɜ˞plɛksʌti, haʊɛvɜ˞, ɜ˞oʊz, wɪtʃ ðʌ dʒɛntʌlmɪn dɪd nɑt dɪsdeɪn.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with moderate pitch and intonation in a room with moderate ambient noise, but there's some slight echo.'
or, if cards were conveniently voted unnecessary by their four selves, still was it not too small for any comfortable supper?
CB-EM-29-195.wav
202.805344
56.636913
60.404541
59.690254
slightly fast
ɔɹ, ɪf kɑɹdz wɜ˞ kʌnvinjʌntli voʊtɪd ʌnnɛsʌsɛɹi baɪ ðɛɹ fɔɹ sɛlvz, stɪl wɑz ɪt nɑt tu smɔl fɔɹ ɛni kʌmfɜ˞tʌbʌl sʌpɜ˞?
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks in a clear and steady tone, with moderate intonation and a slight fast pace.'
Another room of much better size might be secured for the purpose;
CB-EM-29-196.wav
176.571732
33.259911
56.364643
59.626217
quite fast
ʌnʌðɜ˞ ɹum ʌv mʌtʃ bɛtɜ˞ saɪz maɪt bi sɪkjʊɹd fɔɹ ðʌ pɜ˞pʌs;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female's voice is very clear but slightly monotone, speaking at a moderate pace with minimal variation.'
but it was at the other end of the house, and a long awkward passage must be gone through to get at it.
CB-EM-29-197.wav
191.085983
51.59531
55.012581
59.489414
quite fast
bʌt ɪt wɑz æt ðʌ ʌðɜ˞ ɛnd ʌv ðʌ haʊs, ʌnd ʌ lɔŋ ɑkwɜ˞d pæsʌdʒ mʌst bi ɡɔn θɹu tu ɡɛt æt ɪt.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
''Female speaks with a moderate tone, but her delivery is slightly monotone. There's a bit of background noise, but the recording is clear.''
set out in the little room;
CB-EM-29-203.wav
193.524155
17.799685
54.178703
59.442383
quite fast
sɛt aʊt ɪn ðʌ lɪtʌl ɹum;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks in a very monotone voice with no noticeable background noise or fast pacing.'
A private dance, without sitting down to supper, was pronounced an infamous fraud upon the rights of men and women;
CB-EM-29-205.wav
190.464569
37.976597
58.563793
59.729126
slightly fast
ʌ pɹaɪvʌt dæns, wɪθaʊt sɪtɪŋ daʊn tu sʌpɜ˞, wɑz pɹʌnaʊnst æn ɪnfʌmʌs fɹɔd ʌpɑn ðʌ ɹaɪts ʌv mɛn ʌnd wɪmʌn;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slightly elevated tone, speaking in a monotone rhythm with occasional fast syllables.'.
and Mrs. Weston must not speak of it again.
CB-EM-29-206.wav
198.301559
35.475025
56.117268
59.756226
quite fast
ʌnd mɪsɪz wɛstʌn mʌst nɑt spik ʌv ɪt ʌɡɛn.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks clearly but has a slightly monotone tone of voice. The recording is quite good, but there's a bit of background noise that can be heard.'
She then took another line of expediency, and looking into the doubtful room, observed, "I do not think it is so very small."
CB-EM-29-207.wav
232.37326
70.40461
56.656746
59.425491
slightly fast
ʃi ðɛn tʊk ʌnʌðɜ˞ laɪn ʌv ɪkspidiʌnsi, ʌnd lʊkɪŋ ɪntu ðʌ daʊtfʌl ɹum, ʌbzɜ˞vd, "aɪ du nɑt θɪŋk ɪt ɪz soʊ vɛɹi smɔl."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly expressive
'Female speaks with a clear but slightly expressive tone, speaking at a moderate pace.'
And Mr. Weston at the same time, walking briskly with long steps through the passage, was calling out, "You talk a great deal of the length of this passage, my dear."
CB-EM-29-209.wav
224.830154
61.677353
60.098648
58.604542
quite fast
ʌnd mɪstɜ˞ wɛstʌn æt ðʌ seɪm taɪm, wɔkɪŋ bɹɪskli wɪð lɔŋ stɛps θɹu ðʌ pæsʌdʒ, wɑz kɔlɪŋ aʊt, "ju tɔk ʌ ɡɹeɪt dil ʌv ðʌ lɛŋkθ ʌv ðɪs pæsʌdʒ, maɪ dɪɹ."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with a moderate tone, but her voice is slightly clearer than it is in a very confined space.'
"and not the least draught from the stairs."
CB-EM-29-211.wav
227.190262
76.047638
59.334644
59.711502
quite fast
"ʌnd nɑt ðʌ list dɹæft fɹʌm ðʌ stɛɹz."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly expressive
'Female speaks with a slightly higher pitch and a moderate degree of expressiveness, but the recording quality is good overall.'
I do not wonder at you.
CB-EM-29-216.wav
200.019348
49.362648
56.455414
59.708595
slightly fast
aɪ du nɑt wʌndɜ˞ æt ju.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slightly monotone tone of voice, speaking in a moderately fast pace with some background noise and echo.'
It will not do to invite five couple.
CB-EM-29-22.wav
214.273529
79.397041
59.75555
59.54697
moderate speed
ɪt wɪl nɑt du tu ɪnvaɪt faɪv kʌpʌl.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly expressive
'Female speaks with a moderate tone of voice, but her delivery is slightly expressive and slightly clear.'
Or Miss Bates?
CB-EM-29-220.wav
220.051346
51.770523
56.699028
57.488457
slightly fast
ɔɹ mɪs beɪts?
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is clear but slightly muffled due to some level of confinement, with a slight monotone tone and delivery speed.'.
"Well--if you please," said Mrs. Weston rather hesitating, "if you think she will be of any use."
CB-EM-29-225.wav
203.215057
60.227535
57.435097
59.717918
slightly fast
"wɛl--ɪf ju pliz," sɛd mɪsɪz wɛstʌn ɹæðɜ˞ hɛzʌteɪtɪŋ, "ɪf ju θɪŋk ʃi wɪl bi ʌv ɛni jus."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female's speech is very clear, but there's a bit of a background noise that interferes with clarity occasionally.'
"Aye, do, Frank."
CB-EM-29-234.wav
211.369339
26.270899
55.307816
58.519012
slightly fast
"aɪ, du, fɹæŋk."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks with a moderately clear voice, with some background noise that is slightly more noticeable than in the other examples.'.
Go and fetch Miss Bates, and let us end the matter at once.
CB-EM-29-235.wav
204.273117
27.783394
55.868504
59.528309
quite fast
ɡoʊ ʌnd fɛtʃ mɪs beɪts, ʌnd lɛt ʌs ɛnd ðʌ mætɜ˞ æt wʌns.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks in a very monotone voice with little variation in pace or tone, sounding quite clear but confined.'
Fetch Miss Bates.
CB-EM-29-238.wav
196.646072
46.174835
59.116199
59.374363
moderate speed
fɛtʃ mɪs beɪts.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a moderate pace and tone, with some background noise that is slightly clear but not very loud.'.
We are growing a little too nice.
CB-EM-29-239.wav
256.960724
28.542677
54.640953
59.577671
quite fast
wi ɑɹ ɡɹoʊɪŋ ʌ lɪtʌl tu naɪs.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks with a very clear and consistent tone, but her pace is quite fast.'
She is a standing lesson of how to be happy.
CB-EM-29-240.wav
236.478241
49.391926
54.248283
53.735779
quite fast
ʃi ɪz ʌ stændɪŋ lɛsʌn ʌv haʊ tu bi hæpi.
slightly clear
quite confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slightly monotone tone, but her voice is clear and slightly audible despite some background noise.'
"The old lady!"
CB-EM-29-245.wav
263.773834
22.205481
59.646263
51.914181
slightly fast
"ðʌ oʊld leɪdi!"
slightly clear
quite confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks with a moderate level of monotone, but her voice is clear and slightly slightly loud.'
I did not immediately recollect.
CB-EM-29-250.wav
244.354446
27.426392
60.418388
59.545811
slightly fast
aɪ dɪd nɑt ɪmidiʌtli ɹɛkʌlɛkt.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks with a very quiet and monotone tone, with some background noise that is barely noticeable.'.
And away he ran.
CB-EM-29-252.wav
173.157333
44.695015
58.69553
59.536728
slightly fast
ʌnd ʌweɪ hi ɹæn.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is somewhat clear but slightly muffled with moderate background noise and a slightly monotone tone.'
and here ended the difficulties of decision.
CB-EM-29-254.wav
207.901947
47.484882
54.20187
59.642132
slightly fast
ʌnd hiɹ ɛndʌd ðʌ dɪfʌkʌltiz ʌv dɪsɪʒʌn.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slightly monotone tone and speaks quite fast, with some background noise that is barely noticeable.'.
All the minor arrangements of table and chair, lights and music, tea and supper, made themselves;
CB-EM-29-256.wav
208.34642
30.945633
54.842979
59.507782
slightly fast
ɔl ðʌ maɪnɜ˞ ɜ˞eɪndʒmʌnts ʌv teɪbʌl ʌnd tʃɛɹ, laɪts ʌnd mjuzɪk, ti ʌnd sʌpɜ˞, meɪd ðɛmsɛlvz;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks with a very monotone tone and delivers her words quite quickly, with a slight hint of formality'.
Every body invited, was certainly to come;
CB-EM-29-258.wav
193.87883
27.724764
56.754295
59.549664
quite fast
ɛvɜ˞i bɑdi ɪnvaɪtʌd, wɑz sɜ˞tʌnli tu kʌm;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female's speech is very clear and concise, but there is a hint of background noise in a very confined sounding recording.'
Frank had already written to Enscombe to propose staying a few days beyond his fortnight, which could not possibly be refused.
CB-EM-29-259.wav
186.398773
39.247478
56.544197
59.438461
slightly fast
fɹæŋk hæd ɔlɹɛdi ɹɪtʌn tu tu pɹʌpoʊz steɪɪŋ ʌ fju deɪz bɪɑnd hɪz fɔɹtnaɪt, wɪtʃ kʊd nɑt pɑsʌbli bi ɹʌfjuzd.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a moderately fast pace and a slightly clear tone, but her voice is quite confined in the room.'
A word was put in for a second young Cox;
CB-EM-29-26.wav
215.59993
58.995617
56.414059
59.490746
slightly fast
ʌ wɜ˞d wɑz pʊt ɪn fɔɹ ʌ sɛkʌnd jʌŋ kɑks;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with moderate speed and clarity, with a slight hint of fast delivery in a room with moderate levels of ambient noise and a bit of clarity in the pronunciation.'.
As a counsellor she was not wanted;
CB-EM-29-262.wav
249.863831
50.676079
56.001804
58.776825
quite fast
æz ʌ kaʊnsʌlɜ˞ ʃi wɑz nɑt wɔntɪd;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slightly clear tone in a moderate pace, but her voice is very confined and barely audible.'.
Her approbation, at once general and minute, warm and incessant, could not but please;
CB-EM-29-264.wav
190.584259
35.741688
57.322685
59.798061
moderate speed
hɜ˞ æpɹʌbeɪʃʌn, æt wʌns dʒɛnɜ˞ʌl ʌnd mɪnʌt, wɔɹm ʌnd ɪnsɛsʌnt, kʊd nɑt bʌt pliz;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is clear and slightly modulated, but there's a slight background noise that can be heard.'
and for another half-hour they were all walking to and fro, between the different rooms, some suggesting, some attending, and all in happy enjoyment of the future.
CB-EM-29-265.wav
206.185974
40.246876
54.413525
58.605442
slightly fast
ʌnd fɔɹ ʌnʌðɜ˞ hæfaʊɜ˞ ðeɪ wɜ˞ ɔl wɔkɪŋ tu ʌnd fɹoʊ, bɪtwin ðʌ dɪfɜ˞ʌnt ɹumz, sʌm sʌdʒɛstɪŋ, sʌm ʌtɛndɪŋ, ʌnd ɔl ɪn hæpi ɛndʒɔɪmʌnt ʌv ðʌ fjutʃɜ˞.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is very clear, but there is a slight background noise that is slightly more noticeable.'
"I knew he would!"
CB-EM-29-268.wav
178.021515
33.564541
59.123505
58.256462
slightly slowly
"aɪ nu hi wʊd!"
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female's speech is very clear, but there's a bit of background noise and a slight monotone delivery.'.
It seemed the best scheme;
CB-EM-29-30.wav
194.783829
39.059128
59.497581
59.739342
slightly fast
ɪt simd ðʌ bɛst skim;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is very clear and slightly monotone, with a touch of slight background noise in the delivery.'.
Mrs. Weston was in distress about the supper;
CB-EM-29-33.wav
190.894745
28.920216
58.042488
59.739143
slightly fast
mɪsɪz wɛstʌn wɑz ɪn dɪstɹɛs ʌbaʊt ðʌ sʌpɜ˞;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks with a very clear tone, but there's a slight background noise that can be heard.'
Pray do not let them talk of it.
CB-EM-29-46.wav
194.26239
69.198936
59.749943
51.84272
slightly fast
pɹeɪ du nɑt lɛt ðɛm tɔk ʌv ɪt.
slightly clear
quite confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with a moderate tone of voice that is slightly faster than normal, but still relatively controlled.'
Do not tell his father, but that young man is not quite the thing.
CB-EM-29-48.wav
137.462296
47.807297
57.470196
59.43507
slightly fast
du nɑt tɛl hɪz fɑðɜ˞, bʌt ðæt jʌŋ mæn ɪz nɑt kwaɪt ðʌ θɪŋ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female speaks with a slightly monotone tone, but with some slight variation in pace and emphasis.'
He has been opening the doors very often this evening, and keeping them open very inconsiderately.
CB-EM-29-49.wav
160.05014
32.97797
56.402378
59.262028
moderate speed
hi hæz bɪn oʊpʌnɪŋ ðʌ dɔɹz vɛɹi ɔfʌn ðɪs ivnɪŋ, ʌnd kipɪŋ ðɛm oʊpʌn vɛɹi .
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Speech is very clear but slightly monotone and delivered at a moderate pace.'
Mrs. Weston was sorry for such a charge.
CB-EM-29-52.wav
171.692932
52.671322
54.848457
57.482586
quite fast
mɪsɪz wɛstʌn wɑz sɑɹi fɔɹ sʌtʃ ʌ tʃɑɹdʒ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with moderate speed and intonation, but there's some background noise that slightly diminishes the clarity of her speech.'
"and what could be worse than dancing without space to turn in?"
CB-EM-29-61.wav
268.239624
82.248398
55.959534
59.523926
quite fast
"ʌnd wʌt kʊd bi wɜ˞s ðæn dænsɪŋ wɪθaʊt speɪs tu tɜ˞n ɪn?"
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly expressive
'Female's voice is almost silent, barely above a whisper, with slight expression and a very fast pace.'
But still he went on measuring, and still he ended with, "I think there will be very tolerable room for ten couple."
CB-EM-29-64.wav
223.654053
43.110859
55.496803
59.839569
slightly fast
bʌt stɪl hi wɛnt ɑn mɛʒɜ˞ɪŋ, ʌnd stɪl hi ɛndʌd wɪð, "aɪ θɪŋk ðɛɹ wɪl bi vɛɹi tɑlɜ˞ʌbʌl ɹum fɔɹ tɛn kʌpʌl."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's voice is very clear but slightly monotone, with some slight background noise and a slightly fast pace.'.
"Nothing can be farther from pleasure than to be dancing in a crowd--and a crowd in a little room!"
CB-EM-29-67.wav
224.206146
56.796391
54.445194
59.731911
slightly fast
"nʌθɪŋ kæn bi fɑɹðɜ˞ fɹʌm plɛʒɜ˞ ðæn tu bi dænsɪŋ ɪn ʌ kɹaʊd--ʌnd ʌ kɹaʊd ɪn ʌ lɪtʌl ɹum!"
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female's voice is moderately clear with a slight fast tempo in a relatively confined room.'
Exquisite, quite exquisite!
CB-EM-29-71.wav
218.75914
45.803558
57.569668
59.151848
slightly fast
ɛkskwʌzʌt, kwaɪt ɛkskwʌzʌt!
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
Female speaks with a moderate level of monotone, with some slight inflections and pauses in between words.
"It would be a disappointment to my father--and altogether--I do not know that--I am rather of opinion that ten couple might stand here very well."
CB-EM-29-73.wav
218.219772
53.230175
58.925293
59.744373
slightly fast
"ɪt wʊd bi ʌ dɪsʌpɔɪntmʌnt tu maɪ fɑðɜ˞--ʌnd ɔltʌɡɛðɜ˞--aɪ du nɑt noʊ ðæt--aɪ æm ɹæðɜ˞ ʌv ʌpɪnjʌn ðæt tɛn kʌpʌl maɪt stænd hiɹ vɛɹi wɛl."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female's voice is somewhat clear, but there's a moderate amount of background noise with a slight hint of intonation.'
Emma perceived that the nature of his gallantry was a little self-willed, and that he would rather oppose than lose the pleasure of dancing with her;
CB-EM-29-74.wav
207.549255
51.185993
58.844719
59.721569
slightly fast
ɛmʌ pɜ˞sivd ðæt ðʌ neɪtʃɜ˞ ʌv hɪz ɡælʌntɹi wɑz ʌ lɪtʌl sɛlf-wɪld, ʌnd ðæt hi wʊd ɹæðɜ˞ ʌpoʊz ðæn luz ðʌ plɛʒɜ˞ ʌv dænsɪŋ wɪð hɜ˞;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Female's speech is very clear, but there's a slight background noise that makes it sound slightly less clear than it should.'
Had she intended ever to marry him, it might have been worth while to pause and consider, and try to understand the value of his preference, and the character of his temper;
CB-EM-29-76.wav
198.736679
57.785603
58.559017
59.664104
slightly fast
hæd ʃi ɪntɛndɪd ɛvɜ˞ tu mɛɹi hɪm, ɪt maɪt hæv bɪn wɜ˞θ waɪl tu pɔz ʌnd kʌnsɪdɜ˞, ʌnd tɹaɪ tu ʌndɜ˞stænd ðʌ vælju ʌv hɪz pɹɛfɜ˞ʌns, ʌnd ðʌ kɛɹɪktɜ˞ ʌv hɪz tɛmpɜ˞;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with a moderate tone of voice, a bit faster than moderately fast, but with a clear delivery.'
Before the middle of the next day, he was at Hartfield;
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very fast
bɪfɔɹ ðʌ mɪdʌl ʌv ðʌ nɛkst deɪ, hi wɑz æt hɑɹtfild;
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with moderate pace and clarity, her voice slightly clear but not very loud.'
"Well, Miss Woodhouse," he almost immediately began, "your inclination for dancing has not been quite frightened away, I hope, by the terrors of my father's little rooms."
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slightly fast
"wɛl, mɪs wʊdhaʊs," hi ɔlmoʊst ɪmidiʌtli bɪɡæn, "jɔɹ ɪnklʌneɪʃʌn fɔɹ dænsɪŋ hæz nɑt bɪn kwaɪt fɹaɪtʌnd ʌweɪ, aɪ hoʊp, baɪ ðʌ tɛɹɜ˞z ʌv maɪ fɑðɜ˞z lɪtʌl ɹumz."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly expressive
'Female speaks with a moderate tone of voice that is slightly expressive but not very fast.'
I bring a new proposal on the subject:--a thought of my father's, which waits only your approbation to be acted upon.
CB-EM-29-82.wav
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slightly fast
aɪ bɹɪŋ ʌ nu pɹʌpoʊzʌl ɑn ðʌ sʌbdʒɛkt:--ʌ θɔt ʌv maɪ fɑðɜ˞z, wɪtʃ weɪts oʊnli jɔɹ æpɹʌbeɪʃʌn tu bi æktɪd ʌpɑn.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with a moderate tone, but there's a slight hint of clarity in her voice, and the recording is not very good.'
if you and Mr. Woodhouse see no objection, and I trust you cannot, my father hopes his friends will be so kind as to visit him there.
CB-EM-29-86.wav
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slightly fast
ɪf ju ʌnd mɪstɜ˞ wʊdhaʊs si noʊ ʌbdʒɛkʃʌn, ʌnd aɪ tɹʌst ju kænɑt, maɪ fɑðɜ˞ hoʊps hɪz fɹɛndz wɪl bi soʊ kaɪnd æz tu vɪzɪt hɪm ðɛɹ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks with a moderate tone of voice, but there's some background noise and a hint of clarity in her delivery.'
Ten couple, in either of the Randalls rooms, would have been insufferable!
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moderate speed
tɛn kʌpʌl, ɪn iðɜ˞ ʌv ðʌ ɹumz, wʊd hæv bɪn ɪnsʌfɜ˞ʌbʌl!
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Female speaks with a moderate tone in a fairly quiet and clear room.'
"It appears to me a plan that nobody can object to, if Mr. and Mrs. Weston do not."
CB-EM-29-98.wav
215.763535
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quite fast
"ɪt ʌpɪɹz tu mi ʌ plæn ðæt noʊbɑdi kæn ɑbdʒɛkt tu, ɪf mɪstɜ˞ ʌnd mɪsɪz wɛstʌn du nɑt."
slightly clear
very confined sounding
moderate intonation
'Female speaks calmly and clearly with moderate intonation, but there's a hint of background noise that's slightly more noticeable.'