But Dhondu did not care. Uncomplaining, he went about his work. He liked the washerman and enjoyed his work also. But more than anything, Dhondu looked forward to the time when he could sing. 
bʌt  dɪd nɑt kɛɹ. , hi wɛnt ʌbaʊt hɪz wɜ˞k. hi laɪkt ðʌ  ʌnd ɛndʒɔɪd hɪz wɜ˞k ɔlsoʊ. bʌt mɔɹ ðæn ɛniθɪŋ,  lʊkt fɔɹwɜ˞d tu ðʌ taɪm wɛn hi kʊd sɪŋ. 
 Indian speaks very slowly and in a very monotone voice, with clear and very close-sounding enunciation.