He wondered how he could tear apart the elephant's thick skin. 
hi wʌndɜ˞d haʊ hi kʊd tɛɹ ʌpɑɹt ðʌ ɛlʌfʌnt'ɛs θɪk skɪn. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very close-sounding, suggesting a high-quality recording. The tone is monotone, making the delivery steady and even. There's a moderate pace to the speech.