Clipping some smiles on his lips, Tenaliraman invited them folding hands to the scholar's battalion. 
klɪpɪŋ sʌm smaɪlz ɑn hɪz lɪps,  ɪnvaɪtʌd ðɛm foʊldɪŋ hændz tu ðʌ skɑlɜ˞'ɛs bʌtæljʌn. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone, with a very close-sounding delivery.