There came a time, when the pond started drying up due to lack of rain for a few years. 
ðɛɹ keɪm ʌ taɪm, wɛn ðʌ pɑnd stɑɹtɪd dɹaɪɪŋ ʌp du tu læk ʌv ɹeɪn fɔɹ ʌ fju jɪɹz. 
 Indian speaks with a monotone voice at a moderate speed in a very quiet and clear recording environment.