His previous wives had never lived long enough to bear him children. 
hɪz pɹiviʌs waɪvz hæd nɛvɜ˞ lɪvd lɔŋ ɪnʌf tu bɛɹ hɪm tʃɪldɹʌn. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone in this recording. The sound is very close, suggesting a good microphone placement or a quiet environment. There is minimal background noise, allowing the listener to focus solely on the speaker's words.