The heron replied, I have heard the news from a wise astrologer that there will be no rains for the next twelve years. 
ðʌ hɛɹʌn ɹɪplaɪd, aɪ hæv hɜ˞d ðʌ nuz fɹʌm ʌ waɪz ʌstɹɑlʌdʒɜ˞ ðæt ðɛɹ wɪl bi noʊ ɹeɪnz fɔɹ ðʌ nɛkst twɛlv jɪɹz. 
 Indian's voice is monotone but very clear, spoken at a moderate pace in a quiet environment with no discernible reverberation.