The King also appreciated the intelligence and presence of mind Tenaliraman had. 
ðʌ kɪŋ ɔlsoʊ ʌpɹiʃieɪtɪd ðʌ ɪntɛlʌdʒʌns ʌnd pɹɛzʌns ʌv maɪnd  hæd. 
 Indian speaks in a monotone voice with a moderate pace in a room with clear and close acoustics.