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jenny/10181
Meg danced and flirted, chattered and giggled, as the other girls did.
meg danced and flirted, chattered and giggled, as the other girls did.
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moderate speed
mɛɡ dænst ʌnd flɜ˞tɪd, ʌnd ɡɪɡʌld, æz ðʌ ʌðɜ˞ ɡɜ˞lz dɪd.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and slightly clear, recorded in a very confined space with minimal background noise.'.
jenny/10182
After supper she undertook the German, and blundered through it, nearly upsetting her partner with her long skirt, and romping in a way that scandalized Laurie, who looked on and meditated a lecture.
after supper she undertook the german, and blundered through it, nearly upsetting her partner with her long skirt, and romping in a way that scandalized laurie, who looked on and meditated a lecture.
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moderate speed
æftɜ˞ sʌpɜ˞ ʃi ʌndɜ˞tʊk ðʌ dʒɜ˞mʌn, ʌnd blʌndɜ˞d θɹu ɪt, nɪɹli ʌpsɛtɪŋ hɜ˞ pɑɹtnɜ˞ wɪð hɜ˞ lɔŋ skɜ˞t, ʌnd ɹɑmpɪŋ ɪn ʌ weɪ ðæt skændʌlaɪzd lɔɹi, hu lʊkt ɑn ʌnd ʌ lɛktʃɜ˞.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone, but the recording is quite noisy.'
jenny/10183
But he got no chance to deliver it, for Meg kept away from him till he came to say good night.
but he got no chance to deliver it, for meg kept away from him till he came to say good night.
183.725067
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slightly fast
bʌt hi ɡɑt noʊ tʃæns tu dɪlɪvɜ˞ ɪt, fɔɹ mɛɡ kɛpt ʌweɪ fɹʌm hɪm tɪl hi keɪm tu seɪ ɡʊd naɪt.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, with some slight background noise and a very slight hint of fast pace.'.
jenny/10184
she said, trying to smile, for the splitting headache had already begun.
she said, trying to smile, for the splitting headache had already begun.
182.883957
17.193584
64.234871
59.806847
moderate speed
ʃi sɛd, tɹaɪɪŋ tu smaɪl, fɔɹ ðʌ splɪtɪŋ hɛdeɪk hæd ɔlɹɛdi bɪɡʌn.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and well-recorded, but there is a bit of a robotic quality to it.'.
jenny/10185
'Silence a la mort,' replied Laurie, with a melodramatic flourish, as he went away.
'silence a la mort,' replied laurie, with a melodramatic flourish, as he went away.
177.999802
18.31707
64.478622
59.76112
slightly fast
'saɪlʌns ʌ lɑ mɔɹt,' ɹɪplaɪd lɔɹi, wɪð ʌ mɛlʌdɹʌmætɪk flɜ˞ɪʃ, æz hi wɛnt ʌweɪ.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very clear and steady voice, but there's a slight lack of expression.'.
jenny/10186
This little bit of byplay excited Annie's curiosity, but Meg was too tired for gossip and went to bed, feeling as if she had been to a masquerade and hadn't enjoyed herself as much as she expected.
this little bit of byplay excited annie's curiosity, but meg was too tired for gossip and went to bed, feeling as if she had been to a masquerade and hadn't enjoyed herself as much as she expected.
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59.828674
moderate speed
ðɪs lɪtʌl bɪt ʌv ɪksaɪtʌd æniz kjʊɹiɑsʌti, bʌt mɛɡ wɑz tu taɪɜ˞d fɔɹ ɡɑsʌp ʌnd wɛnt tu bɛd, filɪŋ æz ɪf ʃi hæd bɪn tu ʌ mæskɜ˞eɪd ʌnd hædʌnt ɛndʒɔɪd hɜ˞sɛlf æz mʌtʃ æz ʃi ɪkspɛktʌd.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there's a slight background noise that makes it sound a bit muffled and monotonous.'
jenny/10187
She was sick all the next day, and on Saturday went home, quite used up with her fortnight's fun and feeling that she had 'sat in the lap of luxury' long enough.
she was sick all the next day, and on saturday went home, quite used up with her fortnight's fun and feeling that she had 'sat in the lap of luxury' long enough.
179.28067
20.381565
55.869087
59.812565
slightly fast
ʃi wɑz sɪk ɔl ðʌ nɛkst deɪ, ʌnd ɑn sætɜ˞di wɛnt hoʊm, kwaɪt juzd ʌp wɪð hɜ˞ fɔɹtnaɪtɛs fʌn ʌnd filɪŋ ðæt ʃi hæd 'sæt ɪn ðʌ læp ʌv lʌɡʒɜ˞i' lɔŋ ɪnʌf.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech sounds very clear but slightly monotone, with a hint of background noise.'
jenny/10188
'It does seem pleasant to be quiet, and not have company manners on all the time.
'it does seem pleasant to be quiet, and not have company manners on all the time.
179.077118
17.900091
56.182652
59.815552
slightly fast
'ɪt dʌz sim plɛzʌnt tu bi kwaɪʌt, ʌnd nɑt hæv kʌmpʌni mænɜ˞z ɑn ɔl ðʌ taɪm.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and concise, but there is a slight background noise that can be heard.'
jenny/10189
Home is a nice place, though it isn't splendid,' said Meg, looking about her with a restful expression, as she sat with her mother and Jo on the Sunday evening.
home is a nice place, though it isn't splendid,' said meg, looking about her with a restful expression, as she sat with her mother and jo on the sunday evening.
178.201492
20.075037
48.687096
59.798527
slightly fast
hoʊm ɪz ʌ naɪs pleɪs, ðoʊ ɪt ɪzʌnt splɛndɪd,' sɛd mɛɡ, lʊkɪŋ ʌbaʊt hɜ˞ wɪð ʌ ɹɛstfʌl ɪkspɹɛʃʌn, æz ʃi sæt wɪð hɜ˞ mʌðɜ˞ ʌnd dʒoʊ ɑn ðʌ sʌndeɪ ivnɪŋ.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Very good recording. Jenny's speech is clear and easy to understand, but there is some background noise that might be distracting.'
jenny/1018
Parsons, his attention caught by the trumpet call, sat listening with a sort of gaping solemnity, a sort of edified boredom.
parsons, his attention caught by the trumpet call, sat listening with a sort of gaping solemnity, a sort of edified boredom.
229.898392
32.713474
61.749264
59.686512
moderate speed
pɑɹsʌnz, hɪz ʌtɛnʃʌn kɑt baɪ ðʌ tɹʌmpʌt kɔl, sæt lɪsʌnɪŋ wɪð ʌ sɔɹt ʌv ɡeɪpɪŋ sʌlɛmnʌti, ʌ sɔɹt ʌv bɔɹdʌm.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks in a very clear and monotone tone, with moderate speed.'
jenny/10190
'I'm glad to hear you say so, dear, for I was afraid home would seem dull and poor to you after your fine quarters,' replied her mother, who had given her many anxious looks that day.
'i'm glad to hear you say so, dear, for i was afraid home would seem dull and poor to you after your fine quarters,' replied her mother, who had given her many anxious looks that day.
173.296005
15.880898
57.154121
59.839844
slightly fast
'aɪm ɡlæd tu hiɹ ju seɪ soʊ, dɪɹ, fɔɹ aɪ wɑz ʌfɹeɪd hoʊm wʊd sim dʌl ʌnd puɹ tu ju æftɜ˞ jɔɹ faɪn kwɔɹtɜ˞z,' ɹɪplaɪd hɜ˞ mʌðɜ˞, hu hæd ɡɪvʌn hɜ˞ mɛni æŋkʃʌs lʊks ðæt deɪ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech sounds very monotone and slightly muffled, delivered in a room with a bit of echo.'.
jenny/10191
For motherly eyes are quick to see any change in children's faces.
for motherly eyes are quick to see any change in children's faces.
174.896805
18.725567
55.385559
59.816589
slightly fast
fɔɹ mʌðɜ˞li aɪz ɑɹ kwɪk tu si ɛni tʃeɪndʒ ɪn tʃɪldɹʌnz feɪsʌz.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech sounds somewhat monotone, but there's a hint of clarity in the background'.
jenny/10192
As the clock struck nine and Jo proposed bed, Meg suddenly left her chair and, taking Beth's stool, leaned her elbows on her mother's knee, saying bravely...
as the clock struck nine and jo proposed bed, meg suddenly left her chair and, taking beth's stool, leaned her elbows on her mother's knee, saying bravely...
175.56633
16.862732
64.56765
59.783543
moderate speed
æz ðʌ klɑk stɹʌk naɪn ʌnd dʒoʊ pɹʌpoʊzd bɛd, mɛɡ sʌdʌnli lɛft hɜ˞ tʃɛɹ ʌnd, teɪkɪŋ bɛθs stul, lind hɜ˞ ɛlboʊz ɑn hɜ˞ mʌðɜ˞z ni, seɪɪŋ bɹeɪvli...
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate pace and has a consistent tone, but the recording quality is poor due to significant background noise.'
jenny/10193
'Marmee, I want to 'fess'.'
'marmee, i want to 'fess'.'
168.732285
27.492115
60.237587
59.531193
slightly slowly
', aɪ wɑnt tu 'fɛs'.'
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The audio is very clear, but there is a slight background noise in a relatively monotone tone.'
jenny/10194
What is it, dear?'
what is it, dear?'
194.740509
41.676247
57.746521
59.824581
slightly fast
wʌt ɪz ɪt, dɪɹ?'
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'The speech sample has a clear and slightly noisy quality, with a moderate tone and a slow pace.'
jenny/10195
'Shall I go away?'
'shall i go away?'
200.090866
14.342618
35.905193
59.884342
slightly fast
'ʃæl aɪ ɡoʊ ʌweɪ?'
quite noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very noisy and has a very monotone tone.'
jenny/10196
asked Jo discreetly.
asked jo discreetly.
182.01152
13.05351
49.287025
59.796314
slightly fast
æskt dʒoʊ dɪskɹitli.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Very quiet recording with some background noise, speaking in a monotone tone.'.
jenny/10197
'Of course not.
'of course not.
195.063446
27.8964
47.735413
59.798279
moderate speed
'ʌv kɔɹs nɑt.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is moderately clear, but there's some background noise and a slightly monotone tone.'
jenny/10198
Don't I always tell you everything?
don't i always tell you everything?
208.519684
26.166927
63.158566
59.913113
quite fast
doʊnt aɪ ɔlweɪz tɛl ju ɛvɹiθɪŋ?
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a clear and consistent tone, but the recording quality is quite poor due to significant background noise.'
jenny/10199
I was ashamed to speak of it before the younger children, but I want you to know all the dreadful things I did at the Moffats'.'
i was ashamed to speak of it before the younger children, but i want you to know all the dreadful things i did at the moffats'.'
184.534805
19.226374
62.085247
59.77948
slightly fast
aɪ wɑz ʌʃeɪmd tu spik ʌv ɪt bɪfɔɹ ðʌ jʌŋɡɜ˞ tʃɪldɹʌn, bʌt aɪ wɑnt ju tu noʊ ɔl ðʌ dɹɛdfʌl θɪŋz aɪ dɪd æt ðʌ '.'
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with clear and consistent diction, but the recording quality is quite clear and free of noise.'.
jenny/1019
He could not follow the figures, but he was aware that they were in some way a cause for satisfaction.
he could not follow the figures, but he was aware that they were in some way a cause for satisfaction.
217.554993
43.964577
56.99762
59.181816
quite fast
hi kʊd nɑt fɑloʊ ðʌ fɪɡjɜ˞z, bʌt hi wɑz ʌwɛɹ ðæt ðeɪ wɜ˞ ɪn sʌm weɪ ʌ kɑz fɔɹ sætʌsfækʃʌn.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very limited range of tone, speaking very slowly and with minimal variation in pace.'.
jenny/101
To mark the paper was the decisive act.
to mark the paper was the decisive act.
193.643936
15.749942
44.687176
59.696499
quite fast
tu mɑɹk ðʌ peɪpɜ˞ wɑz ðʌ dɪsaɪsɪv ækt.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech is very quiet but has a faint background noise with some monotone delivery.'
jenny/10200
'We are prepared,' said Mrs. March, smiling but looking a little anxious.
'we are prepared,' said misess march, smiling but looking a little anxious.
174.197815
19.382267
57.545025
59.806599
slightly fast
'wi ɑɹ pɹipɛɹd,' sɛd mɪsɪz mɑɹtʃ, smaɪlɪŋ bʌt lʊkɪŋ ʌ lɪtʌl æŋkʃʌs.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate pace and tone, with occasional slight variations in tone and pace.'
jenny/10201
'I told you they dressed me up, but I didn't tell you that they powdered and squeezed and frizzled, and made me look like a fashion-plate.
'i told you they dressed me up, but i didn't tell you that they powdered and squeezed and frizzled, and made me look like a fashion plate.
181.860474
18.683249
52.500969
59.618401
slightly fast
'aɪ toʊld ju ðeɪ dɹɛst mi ʌp, bʌt aɪ dɪdʌnt tɛl ju ðæt ðeɪ paʊdɜ˞d ʌnd skwizd ʌnd fɹɪzʌld, ʌnd meɪd mi lʊk laɪk ʌ fæʃʌn-pleɪt.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very quiet and monotone, with a moderate amount of ambient noise in the background.'
jenny/10202
Laurie thought I wasn't proper.
laurie thought i wasn't proper.
182.754105
19.375517
48.00536
59.533875
moderate speed
lɔɹi θɔt aɪ wɑzʌnt pɹɑpɜ˞.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample has moderate ambient noise with some faint monotone delivery.'
jenny/10203
I know he did, though he didn't say so, and one man called me 'a doll'.
i know he did, though he didn't say so, and one man called me 'a doll'.
180.617065
14.12385
64.028442
59.781445
moderate speed
aɪ noʊ hi dɪd, ðoʊ hi dɪdʌnt seɪ soʊ, ʌnd wʌn mæn kɔld mi 'ʌ dɑl'.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate level of monotone in a relatively clear environment.'
jenny/10204
I knew it was silly, but they flattered me and said I was a beauty, and quantities of nonsense, so I let them make a fool of me.'
i knew it was silly, but they flattered me and said i was a beauty, and quantities of nonsense, so i let them make a fool of me.'
183.62648
14.793646
60.857521
59.770329
slightly fast
aɪ nu ɪt wɑz sɪli, bʌt ðeɪ flætɜ˞d mi ʌnd sɛd aɪ wɑz ʌ bjuti, ʌnd kwɑntʌtiz ʌv nɑnsɛns, soʊ aɪ lɛt ðɛm meɪk ʌ ful ʌv mi.'
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, with no discernible expression or pace.'.
jenny/10205
asked Jo, as Mrs. March looked silently at the downcast face of her pretty daughter, and could not find it in her heart to blame her little follies.
asked jo, as misess march looked silently at the downcast face of her pretty daughter, and could not find it in her heart to blame her little follies.
176.496292
18.353317
54.05526
59.708233
slightly fast
æskt dʒoʊ, æz mɪsɪz mɑɹtʃ lʊkt saɪlʌntli æt ðʌ daʊnkæst feɪs ʌv hɜ˞ pɹɪti dɔtɜ˞, ʌnd kʊd nɑt faɪnd ɪt ɪn hɜ˞ hɑɹt tu bleɪm hɜ˞ lɪtʌl fɑliz.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very quiet and monotone, with a bit of background noise.'
jenny/10206
'No, I drank champagne and romped and tried to flirt, and was altogether abominable,' said Meg self-reproachfully.
'no, i drank champagne and romped and tried to flirt, and was altogether abominable,' said meg self reproachfully.
179.601593
15.446054
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59.709442
moderate speed
'noʊ, aɪ dɹæŋk ʃæmpeɪn ʌnd ʌnd tɹaɪd tu flɜ˞t, ʌnd wɑz ɔltʌɡɛðɜ˞ ʌbɑmʌnʌbʌl,' sɛd mɛɡ sɛlf-.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very quiet and monotone, with some background noise that is barely noticeable.'.
jenny/10207
'There is something more, I think.'
'there is something more, i think.'
187.827744
23.429077
40.579967
59.809757
quite fast
'ðɛɹ ɪz sʌmθɪŋ mɔɹ, aɪ θɪŋk.'
quite noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Extremely noisy recording with limited clarity. Jenny's monotone voice is quite fast and lacks expression.'
jenny/10208
And Mrs. March smoothed the soft cheek, which suddenly grew rosy as Meg answered slowly...
and misess march smoothed the soft cheek, which suddenly grew rosy as meg answered slowly...
175.869125
15.386674
43.30294
59.812969
moderate speed
ʌnd mɪsɪz mɑɹtʃ smuðd ðʌ sɑft tʃik, wɪtʃ sʌdʌnli ɡɹu ɹoʊzi æz mɛɡ ænsɜ˞d sloʊli...
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very clear but has a slight background noise and a very monotone tone.'
jenny/10209
It's very silly, but I want to tell it, because I hate to have people say and think such things about us and Laurie.'
it's very silly, but i want to tell it, because i hate to have people say and think such things about us and laurie.'
180.190399
18.432682
60.286861
59.802074
slightly fast
ɪts vɛɹi sɪli, bʌt aɪ wɑnt tu tɛl ɪt, bɪkɔz aɪ heɪt tu hæv pipʌl seɪ ʌnd θɪŋk sʌtʃ θɪŋz ʌbaʊt ʌs ʌnd lɔɹi.'
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear but slightly monotone, spoken at a moderate pace.'
jenny/1020
He had lugged out a huge and filthy pipe which was already half full of charred tobacco.
he had lugged out a huge and filthy pipe which was already half full of charred tobacco.
224.370529
33.922688
54.560772
59.664715
slightly fast
hi hæd aʊt ʌ hjudʒ ʌnd fɪlθi paɪp wɪtʃ wɑz ɔlɹɛdi hæf fʊl ʌv tʃɑɹd tʌbækoʊ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, with some background noise that is slightly clearer than the surrounding sound.'
jenny/10210
'Well, if that isn't the greatest rubbish I ever heard,' cried Jo indignantly.
'well, if that isn't the greatest rubbish i ever heard,' cried jo indignantly.
180.690262
17.819752
54.84404
59.811165
slightly fast
'wɛl, ɪf ðæt ɪzʌnt ðʌ ɡɹeɪtʌst ɹʌbɪʃ aɪ ɛvɜ˞ hɜ˞d,' kɹaɪd dʒoʊ ɪndɪɡnʌntli.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's voice is relatively quiet, with a slight monotone delivery that is neither fast nor slow'.
jenny/10211
'Why didn't you pop out and tell them so on the spot?'
'why didn't you pop out and tell them so on the spot?'
186.830002
25.381971
54.002121
59.78109
slightly fast
'waɪ dɪdʌnt ju pɑp aʊt ʌnd tɛl ðɛm soʊ ɑn ðʌ spɑt?'
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate pace and has a slightly monotone delivery, with occasional fast syllables.'.
jenny/10212
'I couldn't, it was so embarrassing for me.
'i couldn't, it was so embarrassing for me.
183.125412
16.701382
53.449642
59.733337
slightly fast
'aɪ kʊdʌnt, ɪt wɑz soʊ ɪmbɛɹʌsɪŋ fɔɹ mi.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Very confined sounding, moderate ambient sound, and a monotone delivery create a quiet and distant listening experience.'
jenny/10213
I couldn't help hearing at first, and then I was so angry and ashamed, I didn't remember that I ought to go away.'
i couldn't help hearing at first, and then i was so angry and ashamed, i didn't remember that i ought to go away.'
186.490784
22.018833
49.913147
59.846821
slightly fast
aɪ kʊdʌnt hɛlp hiɹɪŋ æt fɜ˞st, ʌnd ðɛn aɪ wɑz soʊ æŋɡɹi ʌnd ʌʃeɪmd, aɪ dɪdʌnt ɹɪmɛmbɜ˞ ðæt aɪ ɔt tu ɡoʊ ʌweɪ.'
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate pace in a quiet, ambient sound environment.'
jenny/10214
'Just wait till I see Annie Moffat, and I'll show you how to settle such ridiculous stuff.
'just wait till i see annie moffat, and i'll show you how to settle such ridiculous stuff.
174.182648
19.772943
44.894096
59.671883
slightly fast
'dʒʌst weɪt tɪl aɪ si æni mɑfʌt, ʌnd aɪl ʃoʊ ju haʊ tu sɛtʌl sʌtʃ ɹɪdɪkjʌlʌs stʌf.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's voice is quite monotone and slightly noisy, but she speaks quite quickly.'
jenny/10215
The idea of having 'plans' and being kind to Laurie because he's rich and may marry us by-and-by!
the idea of having 'plans' and being kind to laurie because he's rich and may marry us by and by!
172.572327
17.756748
49.683399
59.684326
slightly fast
ðʌ aɪdiʌ ʌv hævɪŋ 'plænz ʌnd biɪŋ kaɪnd tu lɔɹi bɪkɔz hiz ɹɪtʃ ʌnd meɪ mɛɹi ʌs baɪ-ʌnd-baɪ!
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is moderately spoken with a slight monotone delivery and some background noise'.
jenny/10216
Won't he shout when I tell him what those silly things say about us poor children?'
won't he shout when i tell him what those silly things say about us poor children?'
181.331375
23.53614
39.32917
59.754467
slightly fast
woʊnt hi ʃaʊt wɛn aɪ tɛl hɪm wʌt ðoʊz sɪli θɪŋz seɪ ʌbaʊt ʌs puɹ tʃɪldɹʌn?'
quite noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear but quite noisy, with a slight monotone delivery that is slightly fast in pace.'.
jenny/10217
And Jo laughed, as if on second thoughts the thing struck her as a good joke.
and jo laughed, as if on second thoughts the thing struck her as a good joke.
176.098679
18.215052
59.215298
59.713158
moderate speed
ʌnd dʒoʊ læft, æz ɪf ɑn sɛkʌnd θɔts ðʌ θɪŋ stɹʌk hɜ˞ æz ʌ ɡʊd dʒoʊk.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech is very clear, but recorded in a very confined space, resulting in some background noise and a slightly monotonous tone.'.
jenny/10218
'If you tell Laurie, I'll never forgive you!
'if you tell laurie, i'll never forgive you!
182.99379
21.008659
53.519539
59.860428
slightly fast
'ɪf ju tɛl lɔɹi, aɪl nɛvɜ˞ fɜ˞ɡɪv ju!
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is quite monotone, and the recording is of moderate quality with some background noise.'
jenny/10219
She mustn't, must she, Mother?'
she mustn't, must she, mother?'
190.511459
23.394718
53.48489
59.761181
slightly fast
ʃi mʌsʌnt, mʌst ʃi, mʌðɜ˞?'
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is quite clear with moderate ambient noise, but the delivery is quite monotone.'
jenny/10220
said Meg, looking distressed.
said meg, looking distressed.
175.790619
19.755299
55.148632
59.854904
moderate speed
sɛd mɛɡ, lʊkɪŋ dɪstɹɛst.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate level of monotone, but there's a hint of clarity in her voice that adds a bit of interest.'
jenny/10221
'No, never repeat that foolish gossip, and forget it as soon as you can,' said Mrs. March gravely.
'no, never repeat that foolish gossip, and forget it as soon as you can,' said misess march gravely.
172.786301
17.038132
60.893047
59.756577
moderate speed
'noʊ, nɛvɜ˞ ɹɪpit ðæt fulɪʃ ɡɑsʌp, ʌnd fɜ˞ɡɛt ɪt æz sun æz ju kæn,' sɛd mɪsɪz mɑɹtʃ ɡɹeɪvli.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very clear and monotone tone, with moderate speed delivery.'
jenny/10222
'I was very unwise to let you go among people of whom I know so little, kind, I dare say, but worldly, ill-bred, and full of these vulgar ideas about young people.
'i was very unwise to let you go among people of whom i know so little, kind, i dare say, but worldly, ill bred, and full of these vulgar ideas about young people.
176.86235
17.299818
60.82423
59.80917
moderate speed
'aɪ wɑz vɛɹi ʌnwaɪz tu lɛt ju ɡoʊ ʌmʌŋ pipʌl ʌv hum aɪ noʊ soʊ lɪtʌl, kaɪnd, aɪ dɛɹ seɪ, bʌt wɜ˞ldli, ɪl-bɹɛd, ʌnd fʊl ʌv ðiz vʌlɡɜ˞ aɪdiʌz ʌbaʊt jʌŋ pipʌl.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and monotone, with no noticeable background noise or variation in pace'.
jenny/10223
I am more sorry than I can express for the mischief this visit may have done you, Meg.'
i am more sorry than i can express for the mischief this visit may have done you, meg.'
174.751617
16.817644
57.317036
59.858475
slightly fast
aɪ æm mɔɹ sɑɹi ðæn aɪ kæn ɪkspɹɛs fɔɹ ðʌ mɪstʃʌf ðɪs vɪzɪt meɪ hæv dʌn ju, mɛɡ.'
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and slightly clear. There's a bit of background noise, but the recording is generally good.'
jenny/10224
'Don't be sorry, I won't let it hurt me.
'don't be sorry, i won't let it hurt me.
187.669937
20.678066
49.893646
59.7556
slightly fast
'doʊnt bi sɑɹi, aɪ woʊnt lɛt ɪt hɜ˞t mi.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is very clear, but the recording is quite noisy and the tone is very monotone.'
jenny/10225
I'll forget all the bad and remember only the good, for I did enjoy a great deal, and thank you very much for letting me go.
i'll forget all the bad and remember only the good, for i did enjoy a great deal, and thank you very much for letting me go.
182.861877
17.273359
56.86845
59.736786
slightly fast
aɪl fɜ˞ɡɛt ɔl ðʌ bæd ʌnd ɹɪmɛmbɜ˞ oʊnli ðʌ ɡʊd, fɔɹ aɪ dɪd ɛndʒɔɪ ʌ ɡɹeɪt dil, ʌnd θæŋk ju vɛɹi mʌtʃ fɔɹ lɛtɪŋ mi ɡoʊ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's voice is quite monotone and slightly muffled due to the confined recording environment with a bit of background noise and slight echo.'.
jenny/10226
I'll not be sentimental or dissatisfied, Mother.
i'll not be sentimental or dissatisfied, mother.
181.156601
19.39529
62.449501
59.582043
moderate speed
aɪl nɑt bi sɛntʌmɛntʌl ɔɹ dɪsætʌsfaɪd, mʌðɜ˞.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone of voice, but her speech is clear and concise.'
jenny/10227
I know I'm a silly little girl, and I'll stay with you till I'm fit to take care of myself.
i know i'm a silly little girl, and i'll stay with you till i'm fit to take care of myself.
182.02507
15.84507
63.457306
59.689835
slightly fast
aɪ noʊ aɪm ʌ sɪli lɪtʌl ɡɜ˞l, ʌnd aɪl steɪ wɪð ju tɪl aɪm fɪt tu teɪk kɛɹ ʌv maɪsɛlf.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, lacking any expressive inflection or variation in pace.'.
jenny/10228
But it is nice to be praised and admired, and I can't help saying I like it,' said Meg, looking half ashamed of the confession.
but it is nice to be praised and admired, and i can't help saying i like it,' said meg, looking half ashamed of the confession.
177.089661
17.994198
60.462769
59.681473
slightly fast
bʌt ɪt ɪz naɪs tu bi pɹeɪzd ʌnd ʌdmaɪɜ˞d, ʌnd aɪ kænt hɛlp seɪɪŋ aɪ laɪk ɪt,' sɛd mɛɡ, lʊkɪŋ hæf ʌʃeɪmd ʌv ðʌ kʌnfɛʃʌn.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is very clear, but there is a slight background noise that might be distracting.'
jenny/10229
'That is perfectly natural, and quite harmless, if the liking does not become a passion and lead one to do foolish or unmaidenly things.
'that is perfectly natural, and quite harmless, if the liking does not become a passion and lead one to do foolish or unmaidenly things.
176.99231
16.305964
57.16161
59.696545
moderate speed
'ðæt ɪz pɜ˞fʌktli nætʃɜ˞ʌl, ʌnd kwaɪt hɑɹmlʌs, ɪf ðʌ laɪkɪŋ dʌz nɑt bɪkʌm ʌ pæʃʌn ʌnd lɛd wʌn tu du fulɪʃ ɔɹ θɪŋz.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there is a slight background noise that affects the clarity.'
jenny/1022
Winston was smoking a Victory Cigarette which he held carefully horizontal.
winston was smoking a victory cigarette which he held carefully horizontal.
208.077377
44.061939
59.050938
59.40744
quite fast
wɪnstʌn wɑz smoʊkɪŋ ʌ vɪktɜ˞i sɪɡɜ˞ɛt wɪtʃ hi hɛld kɛɹfʌli hɔɹʌzɑntʌl.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there's a slight background noise that's neither very noisy nor very clear.'
jenny/10230
Learn to know and value the praise which is worth having, and to excite the admiration of excellent people by being modest as well as pretty, Meg.'
learn to know and value the praise which is worth having, and to excite the admiration of excellent people by being modest as well as pretty, meg.'
172.247894
16.446083
58.620663
59.799938
slightly fast
lɜ˞n tu noʊ ʌnd vælju ðʌ pɹeɪz wɪtʃ ɪz wɜ˞θ hævɪŋ, ʌnd tu ɪksaɪt ðʌ ædmɜ˞eɪʃʌn ʌv ɛksʌlʌnt pipʌl baɪ biɪŋ mɑdʌst æz wɛl æz pɹɪti, mɛɡ.'
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is extremely quiet and monotone, with a hint of background noise.'
jenny/10231
And Jo felt as if during that fortnight her sister had grown up amazingly, and was drifting away from her into a world where she could not follow.
and jo felt as if during that fortnight her sister had grown up amazingly, and was drifting away from her into a world where she could not follow.
177.512543
16.315178
62.742538
59.78141
slightly fast
ʌnd dʒoʊ fɛlt æz ɪf dʊɹɪŋ ðæt fɔɹtnaɪt hɜ˞ sɪstɜ˞ hæd ɡɹoʊn ʌp ʌmeɪzɪŋli, ʌnd wɑz dɹɪftɪŋ ʌweɪ fɹʌm hɜ˞ ɪntu ʌ wɜ˞ld wɛɹ ʃi kʊd nɑt fɑloʊ.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and concise, but there is a bit of a monotone quality to it.'
jenny/10232
'Mother, do you have 'plans', as Mrs. Moffat said?'
'mother, do you have 'plans', as misess moffat said?'
180.039658
31.778313
58.079441
59.657677
moderate speed
'mʌðɜ˞, du ju hæv 'plænz, æz mɪsɪz mɑfʌt sɛd?'
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is clear, but slightly muffled due to the confined recording environment and the moderate speed of delivery.'
jenny/10233
asked Meg bashfully.
asked meg bashfully.
176.963257
17.924639
54.726349
53.15102
quite slowly
æskt mɛɡ .
slightly clear
quite confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very quiet tone, almost sounding monotone, with occasional hints of slight clarity in her voice.'
jenny/10234
'Yes, my dear, I have a great many, all mothers do, but mine differ somewhat from Mrs. Moffat's, I suspect.
'yes, my dear, i have a great many, all mothers do, but mine differ somewhat from misess moffat's, i suspect.
182.933548
26.478857
60.250908
59.841537
moderate speed
'jɛs, maɪ dɪɹ, aɪ hæv ʌ ɡɹeɪt mɛni, ɔl mʌðɜ˞z du, bʌt maɪn dɪfɜ˞ sʌmwʌt fɹʌm mɪsɪz mɑfʌtɛs, aɪ sʌspɛkt.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
Jenny's speech is very clear and monotone, with a slight hint of background noise.
jenny/10235
I will tell you some of them, for the time has come when a word may set this romantic little head and heart of yours right, on a very serious subject.
i will tell you some of them, for the time has come when a word may set this romantic little head and heart of yours right, on a very serious subject.
175.099319
18.378012
51.797081
59.792229
slightly fast
aɪ wɪl tɛl ju sʌm ʌv ðɛm, fɔɹ ðʌ taɪm hæz kʌm wɛn ʌ wɜ˞d meɪ sɛt ðɪs ɹoʊmæntɪk lɪtʌl hɛd ʌnd hɑɹt ʌv jʊɹz ɹaɪt, ɑn ʌ vɛɹi sɪɹiʌs sʌbdʒɛkt.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is clear but slightly muffled due to a moderate ambient sound and a slightly fast pace of delivery.'.
jenny/10236
You are young, Meg, but not too young to understand me, and mothers' lips are the fittest to speak of such things to girls like you.
you are young, meg, but not too young to understand me, and mothers' lips are the fittest to speak of such things to girls like you.
185.216904
21.237469
57.275303
59.848354
slightly fast
ju ɑɹ jʌŋ, mɛɡ, bʌt nɑt tu jʌŋ tu ʌndɜ˞stænd mi, ʌnd mʌθɜ˞z lɪps ɑɹ ðʌ fɪtʌst tu spik ʌv sʌtʃ θɪŋz tu ɡɜ˞lz laɪk ju.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a slightly monotone tone, but her voice is clear and relatively free from noise.'
jenny/10237
Jo, your turn will come in time, perhaps, so listen to my 'plans' and help me carry them out, if they are good.'
jo, your turn will come in time, perhaps, so listen to my 'plans' and help me carry them out, if they are good.'
185.854095
20.462923
49.450371
59.849213
moderate speed
dʒoʊ, jɔɹ tɜ˞n wɪl kʌm ɪn taɪm, pɜ˞hæps, soʊ lɪsʌn tu maɪ 'plænz ʌnd hɛlp mi kæɹi ðɛm aʊt, ɪf ðeɪ ɑɹ ɡʊd.'
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech is recorded in a moderate ambient sound with some background noise and a neutral tone.'
jenny/10238
Jo went and sat on one arm of the chair, looking as if she thought they were about to join in some very solemn affair.
jo went and sat on one arm of the chair, looking as if she thought they were about to join in some very solemn affair.
178.246429
17.332392
56.921566
59.800236
slightly fast
dʒoʊ wɛnt ʌnd sæt ɑn wʌn ɑɹm ʌv ðʌ tʃɛɹ, lʊkɪŋ æz ɪf ʃi θɔt ðeɪ wɜ˞ ʌbaʊt tu dʒɔɪn ɪn sʌm vɛɹi sɑlʌm ʌfɛɹ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear but has a slightly monotone quality. There's a bit of background noise, but it's very faint.'
jenny/10239
Holding a hand of each, and watching the two young faces wistfully, Mrs. March said, in her serious yet cheery way...
holding a hand of each, and watching the two young faces wistfully, misess march said, in her serious yet cheery way...
181.150208
21.159904
60.837574
59.793228
moderate speed
hoʊldɪŋ ʌ hænd ʌv itʃ, ʌnd wɑtʃɪŋ ðʌ tu jʌŋ feɪsʌz wɪstfʌli, mɪsɪz mɑɹtʃ sɛd, ɪn hɜ˞ sɪɹiʌs jɛt tʃɪɹi weɪ...
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's voice sounds quite clear and consistent, with moderate speed and a neutral tone.'
jenny/1023
The new ration did not start till tomorrow and he had only four cigarettes left.
the new ration did not start till tomorrow and he had only four cigarettes left.
214.920044
24.786835
62.980961
59.610432
quite fast
ðʌ nu ɹæʃʌn dɪd nɑt stɑɹt tɪl tʌmɑɹoʊ ʌnd hi hæd oʊnli fɔɹ sɪɡɜ˞ɛts lɛft.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks clearly but with a consistent tone, lacking any significant variation.'
jenny/10240
'I want my daughters to be beautiful, accomplished, and good.
'i want my daughters to be beautiful, accomplished, and good.
185.867599
22.532116
55.31041
59.747974
slightly fast
'aɪ wɑnt maɪ dɔtɜ˞z tu bi bjutʌfʌl, ʌkɑmplɪʃt, ʌnd ɡʊd.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks in a monotone voice, with occasional slight pauses and hesitations.'
jenny/10241
To be admired, loved, and respected.
to be admired, loved, and respected.
177.948105
15.391537
36.268871
59.74744
moderate speed
tu bi ʌdmaɪɜ˞d, lʌvd, ʌnd ɹɪspɛktɪd.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very quiet and monotone delivery, with some background noise and a very limited level of reverberation'.
jenny/10242
To have a happy youth, to be well and wisely married, and to lead useful, pleasant lives, with as little care and sorrow to try them as God sees fit to send.
to have a happy youth, to be well and wisely married, and to lead useful, pleasant lives, with as little care and sorrow to try them as god sees fit to send.
175.757263
16.252144
58.601288
59.756298
moderate speed
tu hæv ʌ hæpi juθ, tu bi wɛl ʌnd waɪzli mɛɹid, ʌnd tu lɛd jusfʌl, plɛzʌnt lɪvz, wɪð æz lɪtʌl kɛɹ ʌnd sɑɹoʊ tu tɹaɪ ðɛm æz ɡɑd siz fɪt tu sɛnd.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, with some background noise that is slightly clearer than the room's echo.'
jenny/10243
To be loved and chosen by a good man is the best and sweetest thing which can happen to a woman, and I sincerely hope my girls may know this beautiful experience.
to be loved and chosen by a good man is the best and sweetest thing which can happen to a woman, and i sincerely hope my girls may know this beautiful experience.
175.799332
14.202407
60.158314
59.80669
slightly fast
tu bi lʌvd ʌnd tʃoʊzʌn baɪ ʌ ɡʊd mæn ɪz ðʌ bɛst ʌnd switʌst θɪŋ wɪtʃ kæn hæpʌn tu ʌ wʊmʌn, ʌnd aɪ sɪnsɪɹli hoʊp maɪ ɡɜ˞lz meɪ noʊ ðɪs bjutʌfʌl ɪkspɪɹiʌns.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and slightly muffled due to the confined recording environment with some faint background noise.'
jenny/10244
It is natural to think of it, Meg, right to hope and wait for it, and wise to prepare for it, so that when the happy time comes, you may feel ready for the duties and worthy of the joy.
it is natural to think of it, meg, right to hope and wait for it, and wise to prepare for it, so that when the happy time comes, you may feel ready for the duties and worthy of the joy.
172.837479
17.678289
59.979004
59.831665
slightly fast
ɪt ɪz nætʃɜ˞ʌl tu θɪŋk ʌv ɪt, mɛɡ, ɹaɪt tu hoʊp ʌnd weɪt fɔɹ ɪt, ʌnd waɪz tu pɹipɛɹ fɔɹ ɪt, soʊ ðæt wɛn ðʌ hæpi taɪm kʌmz, ju meɪ fil ɹɛdi fɔɹ ðʌ dutiz ʌnd wɜ˞ði ʌv ðʌ dʒɔɪ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear but slightly muffled, with a very monotone tone and a moderate pace.'
jenny/10245
My dear girls, I am ambitious for you, but not to have you make a dash in the world, marry rich men merely because they are rich, or have splendid houses, which are not homes because love is wanting.
my dear girls, i am ambitious for you, but not to have you make a dash in the world, marry rich men merely because they are rich, or have splendid houses, which are not homes because love is wanting.
169.326813
15.730964
52.977009
59.705399
moderate speed
maɪ dɪɹ ɡɜ˞lz, aɪ æm æmbɪʃʌs fɔɹ ju, bʌt nɑt tu hæv ju meɪk ʌ dæʃ ɪn ðʌ wɜ˞ld, mɛɹi ɹɪtʃ mɛn mɪɹli bɪkɔz ðeɪ ɑɹ ɹɪtʃ, ɔɹ hæv splɛndɪd haʊsʌz, wɪtʃ ɑɹ nɑt hoʊmz bɪkɔz lʌv ɪz wɑntɪŋ.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's voice sounds very monotone, with moderate ambient sounds in the background.'
jenny/10246
Money is a needful and precious thing, and when well used, a noble thing, but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for.
money is a needful and precious thing, and when well used, a noble thing, but i never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for.
177.575455
17.311411
60.548611
59.740929
moderate speed
mʌni ɪz ʌ nidfʌl ʌnd pɹɛʃʌs θɪŋ, ʌnd wɛn wɛl juzd, ʌ noʊbʌl θɪŋ, bʌt aɪ nɛvɜ˞ wɑnt ju tu θɪŋk ɪt ɪz ðʌ fɜ˞st ɔɹ oʊnli pɹaɪz tu stɹaɪv fɔɹ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very clear, but there is a slight background noise, and the tone is very monotone.'
jenny/10247
I'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace.'
i'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self respect and peace.'
177.833008
15.002043
53.716377
59.828217
moderate speed
aɪd ɹæðɜ˞ si ju puɹ mɛnz waɪvz, ɪf ju wɜ˞ hæpi, bɪlʌvd, kʌntɛntʌd, ðæn kwinz ɑn , wɪθaʊt sɛlfɹɪspɛkt ʌnd pis.'
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and quite dull, delivered at a moderate pace with minimal variation in volume or pace'.
jenny/10248
'Poor girls don't stand any chance, Belle says, unless they put themselves forward,' sighed Meg.
'poor girls don't stand any chance, belle says, unless they put themselves forward,' sighed meg.
176.732376
19.083307
55.487545
59.837044
moderate speed
'puɹ ɡɜ˞lz doʊnt stænd ɛni tʃæns, bɛl sɛz, ʌnlɛs ðeɪ pʊt ðɛmsɛlvz fɔɹwɜ˞d,' saɪd mɛɡ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very clear and monotone tone, but there's a slight echo in the background.'
jenny/10249
'Then we'll be old maids,' said Jo stoutly.
'then we'll be old maids,' said jo stoutly.
177.51149
26.085701
55.179085
59.858067
slightly slowly
'ðɛn wil bi oʊld meɪdz,' sɛd dʒoʊ staʊtli.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, barely above a whisper with some background noise'.
jenny/1024
For the moment he had shut his ears to the remoter noises and was listening to the stuff that streamed out of the telescreen.
for the moment he had shut his ears to the remoter noises and was listening to the stuff that streamed out of the telescreen.
215.621872
40.45813
57.795189
59.318195
slightly fast
fɔɹ ðʌ moʊmʌnt hi hæd ʃʌt hɪz ɪɹz tu ðʌ nɔɪzɪz ʌnd wɑz lɪsʌnɪŋ tu ðʌ stʌf ðæt stɹimd aʊt ʌv ðʌ .
slightly clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Jenny speaks with a slightly monotone tone, but there's a bit of a background noise that makes it sound slightly unclear.'
jenny/10250
Better be happy old maids than unhappy wives, or unmaidenly girls, running about to find husbands,' said Mrs. March decidedly.
better be happy old maids than unhappy wives, or unmaidenly girls, running about to find husbands,' said misess march decidedly.
175.529617
21.445084
49.77486
59.807014
moderate speed
bɛtɜ˞ bi hæpi oʊld meɪdz ðæn ʌnhæpi waɪvz, ɔɹ ɡɜ˞lz, ɹʌnɪŋ ʌbaʊt tu faɪnd hʌzbʌndz,' sɛd mɪsɪz mɑɹtʃ dɪsaɪdʌdli.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech is recorded in a room with a moderate amount of background noise, and the tone is very monotone.'
jenny/10251
'Don't be troubled, Meg, poverty seldom daunts a sincere lover.
'don't be troubled, meg, poverty seldom daunts a sincere lover.
185.932739
29.484802
58.918087
59.794456
moderate speed
'doʊnt bi tɹʌbʌld, mɛɡ, pɑvɜ˞ti sɛldʌm ʌ sɪnsɪɹ lʌvɜ˞.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's voice is quite clear, but there's a hint of monotone delivery'.
jenny/10252
Some of the best and most honored women I know were poor girls, but so love-worthy that they were not allowed to be old maids.
some of the best and most honored women i know were poor girls, but so love worthy that they were not allowed to be old maids.
179.824036
22.318363
59.095226
59.780293
slightly fast
sʌm ʌv ðʌ bɛst ʌnd moʊst ɑnɜ˞d wɪmʌn aɪ noʊ wɜ˞ puɹ ɡɜ˞lz, bʌt soʊ lʌv-wɜ˞ði ðæt ðeɪ wɜ˞ nɑt ʌlaʊd tu bi oʊld meɪdz.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there is a slight background noise that makes it sound a bit dull.'.
jenny/10253
Leave these things to time.
leave these things to time.
189.019577
25.379772
60.868492
59.421906
moderate speed
liv ðiz θɪŋz tu taɪm.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's voice is quite clear, but the recording is quite confined, suggesting a poor quality recording.'
jenny/10254
Make this home happy, so that you may be fit for homes of your own, if they are offered you, and contented here if they are not.
make this home happy, so that you may be fit for homes of your own, if they are offered you, and contented here if they are not.
174.094299
17.792295
62.632191
59.76614
moderate speed
meɪk ðɪs hoʊm hæpi, soʊ ðæt ju meɪ bi fɪt fɔɹ hoʊmz ʌv jɔɹ oʊn, ɪf ðeɪ ɑɹ ɔfɜ˞d ju, ʌnd kʌntɛntʌd hiɹ ɪf ðeɪ ɑɹ nɑt.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is clear and recorded well, but there's a bit of background noise that's noticeable.'
jenny/10255
One thing remember, my girls.
one thing remember, my girls.
172.538147
21.138401
52.52924
59.608799
moderate speed
wʌn θɪŋ ɹɪmɛmbɜ˞, maɪ ɡɜ˞lz.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks in a monotone tone with moderate speed, with occasional background noise'.
jenny/10256
Mother is always ready to be your confidant, Father to be your friend, and both of us hope and trust that our daughters, whether married or single, will be the pride and comfort of our lives.'
mother is always ready to be your confidant, father to be your friend, and both of us hope and trust that our daughters, whether married or single, will be the pride and comfort of our lives.'
178.872467
19.164709
54.428967
59.715
slightly fast
mʌðɜ˞ ɪz ɔlweɪz ɹɛdi tu bi jɔɹ kɑnfʌdɑnt, fɑðɜ˞ tu bi jɔɹ fɹɛnd, ʌnd boʊθ ʌv ʌs hoʊp ʌnd tɹʌst ðæt aʊɜ˞ dɔtɜ˞z, wɛðɜ˞ mɛɹid ɔɹ sɪŋɡʌl, wɪl bi ðʌ pɹaɪd ʌnd kʌmfɜ˞t ʌv aʊɜ˞ lɪvz.'
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there's a slight background noise that occasionally intrudes. Her tone is very monotone, and her pace is slightly fast.'
jenny/10257
'We will, Marmee, we will!'
'we will, marmee, we will!'
178.795288
24.294113
67.612175
59.547291
slightly slowly
'wi wɪl, , wi wɪl!'
very clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech is very clear and recorded with a high quality recording, but the speaker's tone is quite monotone and the pace is slightly slow.'
jenny/10258
cried both, with all their hearts, as she bade them good night.
cried both, with all their hearts, as she bade them good night.
175.534195
16.246578
59.953812
59.615147
moderate speed
kɹaɪd boʊθ, wɪð ɔl ðɛɹ hɑɹts, æz ʃi beɪd ðɛm ɡʊd naɪt.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and monotone, with minimal background noise.'
jenny/10259
As spring came on, a new set of amusements became the fashion, and the lengthening days gave long afternoons for work and play of all sorts.
as spring came on, a new set of amusements became the fashion, and the lengthening days gave long afternoons for work and play of all sorts.
176.386093
19.483925
53.221336
59.705399
moderate speed
æz spɹɪŋ keɪm ɑn, ʌ nu sɛt ʌv ʌmjuzmʌnts bɪkeɪm ðʌ fæʃʌn, ʌnd ðʌ lɛŋθʌnɪŋ deɪz ɡeɪv lɔŋ æftɜ˞nunz fɔɹ wɜ˞k ʌnd pleɪ ʌv ɔl sɔɹts.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone, somewhat monotone, in a room with moderate ambient noise.'
jenny/1025
It appeared that there had even been demonstrations to thank Big Brother for raising the chocolate ration to twenty grammes a week.
it appeared that there had even been demonstrations to thank big brother for raising the chocolate ration to twenty grammes a week.
219.548309
38.191452
48.760921
59.78582
slightly fast
ɪt ʌpɪɹd ðæt ðɛɹ hæd ivɪn bɪn dɛmʌnstɹeɪʃʌnz tu θæŋk bɪɡ bɹʌðɜ˞ fɔɹ ɹeɪzɪŋ ðʌ tʃɔklʌt ɹæʃʌn tu twɛnti ʌ wik.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Jenny's speech is moderately clear, but there's some background noise and a slightly monotone tone.'
jenny/10260
The garden had to be put in order, and each sister had a quarter of the little plot to do what she liked with.
the garden had to be put in order, and each sister had a quarter of the little plot to do what she liked with.
180.520432
27.654182
60.333931
59.751541
slightly fast
ðʌ ɡɑɹdʌn hæd tu bi pʊt ɪn ɔɹdɜ˞, ʌnd itʃ sɪstɜ˞ hæd ʌ kwɔɹtɜ˞ ʌv ðʌ lɪtʌl plɑt tu du wʌt ʃi laɪkt wɪð.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, slightly faster than normal, but with a very small amount of background noise.'
jenny/10261
Hannah used to say, 'I'd know which each of them gardings belonged to, ef I see 'em in Chiny,' and so she might, for the girls' tastes differed as much as their characters.
hannah used to say, 'i'd know which each of them gardings belonged to, ef i see 'em in chiny,' and so she might, for the girls' tastes differed as much as their characters.
174.036789
18.322495
59.254883
59.6549
moderate speed
hænʌ juzd tu seɪ, 'aɪd noʊ wɪtʃ itʃ ʌv ðɛm bɪlɔŋd tu, aɪ si ʌm ɪn ,' ʌnd soʊ ʃi maɪt, fɔɹ ðʌ ɡɜ˞lz teɪsts dɪfɜ˞d æz mʌtʃ æz ðɛɹ kæɹʌktɜ˞z.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks clearly, but there's a slight monotone quality to her voice that might be due to the recording quality or her own voice characteristics.'
jenny/10262
Meg's had roses and heliotrope, myrtle, and a little orange tree in it.
meg's had roses and heliotrope, myrtle, and a little orange tree in it.
175.512817
21.07159
62.841621
59.478973
moderate speed
mɛɡɛs hæd ɹoʊzɪz ʌnd hiliʌtɹoʊp, mɜ˞tʌl, ʌnd ʌ lɪtʌl ɔɹʌndʒ tɹi ɪn ɪt.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech samples are clear and well-recorded, but the room sounds very confined with no noticeable background noise.'
jenny/10263
Jo's bed was never alike two seasons, for she was always trying experiments.
jo's bed was never alike two seasons, for she was always trying experiments.
173.443039
20.261755
50.976254
59.787952
slightly fast
dʒoʊɛs bɛd wɑz nɛvɜ˞ ʌlaɪk tu sizʌnz, fɔɹ ʃi wɑz ɔlweɪz tɹaɪɪŋ ɪkspɛɹʌmʌnts.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'This recording is quite noisy, with a moderate ambient sound that can be distracting. The tone is quite monotone and the pace is slightly fast.'
jenny/10264
This year it was to be a plantation of sun flowers, the seeds of which cheerful and aspiring plant were to feed Aunt Cockle-top and her family of chicks.
this year it was to be a plantation of sun flowers, the seeds of which cheerful and aspiring plant were to feed aunt cockle top and her family of chicks.
174.773605
21.254038
56.186253
59.781445
moderate speed
ðɪs jɪɹ ɪt wɑz tu bi ʌ plænteɪʃʌn ʌv sʌn flaʊɜ˞z, ðʌ sidz ʌv wɪtʃ tʃɪɹfʌl ʌnd ʌspaɪɹɪŋ plænt wɜ˞ tu fid ænt kɑkʌl-tɑp ʌnd hɜ˞ fæmʌli ʌv tʃɪks.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there is a slight hint of background noise in a moderate-speed delivery.'.
jenny/10265
Beth had old-fashioned fragrant flowers in her garden, sweet peas and mignonette, larkspur, pinks, pansies, and southernwood, with chickweed for the birds and catnip for the pussies.
beth had old fashioned fragrant flowers in her garden, sweet peas and mignonette, larkspur, pinks, pansies, and southernwood, with chickweed for the birds and catnip for the pussies.
173.770004
25.757936
58.081142
59.753563
slightly slowly
bɛθ hæd oʊldfæʃʌnd fɹeɪɡɹʌnt flaʊɜ˞z ɪn hɜ˞ ɡɑɹdʌn, swit piz ʌnd , lɑɹkspɜ˞, pɪŋks, pænziz, ʌnd , wɪð fɔɹ ðʌ bɜ˞dz ʌnd kætnɪp fɔɹ ðʌ pʊsiz.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, with occasional slight variations in pace.'.
jenny/10266
Gardening, walks, rows on the river, and flower hunts employed the fine days, and for rainy ones, they had house diversions, some old, some new, all more or less original.
gardening, walks, rows on the river, and flower hunts employed the fine days, and for rainy ones, they had house diversions, some old, some new, all more or less original.
179.96196
21.161741
59.318794
59.80859
moderate speed
ɡɑɹdʌnɪŋ, wɔks, ɹoʊz ɑn ðʌ ɹɪvɜ˞, ʌnd flaʊɜ˞ hʌnts ɛmplɔɪd ðʌ faɪn deɪz, ʌnd fɔɹ ɹeɪni wʌnz, ðeɪ hæd haʊs dɪvɜ˞ʒʌnz, sʌm oʊld, sʌm nu, ɔl mɔɹ ɔɹ lɛs ɜ˞ɪdʒʌnʌl.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks in a very monotone tone, with a bit of background noise and no clear articulation.'
jenny/10267
One of these was the 'P.C.
one of these was the 'p.c.
184.663635
25.364704
51.140224
59.57872
moderate speed
wʌn ʌv ðiz wɑz ðʌ 'pisi
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks in a monotone voice with moderate speed in a quiet environment with moderate ambient noise'.
jenny/10268
', for as secret societies were the fashion, it was thought proper to have one, and as all of the girls admired Dickens, they called themselves the Pickwick Club.
', for as secret societies were the fashion, it was thought proper to have one, and as all of the girls admired dickens, they called themselves the pickwick club.
181.116486
27.124964
60.570202
59.850918
slightly fast
', fɔɹ æz sikɹʌt sʌsaɪʌtiz wɜ˞ ðʌ fæʃʌn, ɪt wɑz θɔt pɹɑpɜ˞ tu hæv wʌn, ʌnd æz ɔl ʌv ðʌ ɡɜ˞lz ʌdmaɪɜ˞d dɪkʌnz, ðeɪ kɔld ðɛmsɛlvz ðʌ pɪkwɪk klʌb.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and monotone, with a slight hint of background noise'.
jenny/10269
in different colors on each, and the weekly newspaper called, The Pickwick Portfolio, to which all contributed something, while Jo, who reveled in pens and ink, was the editor.
in different colors on each, and the weekly newspaper called, the pickwick portfolio, to which all contributed something, while jo, who reveled in pens and ink, was the editor.
182.520157
20.888271
55.613338
59.788235
slightly fast
ɪn dɪfɜ˞ʌnt kʌlɜ˞z ɑn itʃ, ʌnd ðʌ wikli nuzpeɪpɜ˞ kɔld, ðʌ pɪkwɪk pɔɹtfoʊlioʊ, tu wɪtʃ ɔl kʌntɹɪbjutɪd sʌmθɪŋ, waɪl dʒoʊ, hu ɹɛvʌld ɪn pɛnz ʌnd ɪŋk, wɑz ðʌ ɛdʌtɜ˞.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone delivery, lacking any variation in pace or tone.'
jenny/1026
And only yesterday, he reflected, it had been announced that the ration was to be reduced to twenty grammes a week.
and only yesterday, he reflected, it had been announced that the ration was to be reduced to twenty grammes a week.
210.537567
34.452175
60.909817
56.873302
quite fast
ʌnd oʊnli jɛstɜ˞deɪ, hi ɹɪflɛktɪd, ɪt hæd bɪn ʌnaʊnst ðæt ðʌ ɹæʃʌn wɑz tu bi ɹʌdust tu twɛnti ʌ wik.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is clear and recorded well, but the ambient sound is quite clear and the tone is very monotone.'
jenny/10270
At seven o'clock, the four members ascended to the clubroom, tied their badges round their heads, and took their seats with great solemnity.
at seven o'clock, the four members ascended to the clubroom, tied their badges round their heads, and took their seats with great solemnity.
176.123154
22.725695
60.505909
59.784885
moderate speed
æt sɛvʌn ʌklɑk, ðʌ fɔɹ mɛmbɜ˞z ʌsɛndɪd tu ðʌ , taɪd ðɛɹ bædʒɪz ɹaʊnd ðɛɹ hɛdz, ʌnd tʊk ðɛɹ sits wɪð ɡɹeɪt sʌlɛmnʌti.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is clear and recorded well, but there's a slight background noise that's barely noticeable.'.
jenny/10272
'THE PICKWICK PORTFOLIO'
'the pickwick portfolio'
182.537979
23.135729
62.833061
59.9151
moderate speed
'ðʌ pɪkwɪk pɔɹtfoʊlioʊ'
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate pace and has a clear, neutral tone, but there is some background noise that can be distracting.'