On Ram's request, Sham began telling that story. 
ɑn ɹæm'ɛs ɹɪkwɛst, ʃæm bɪɡæn tɛlɪŋ ðæt stɔɹi. 
 Indian speaks with a very monotone voice at a moderate speed in a room with very clear acoustics and no discernible echo.