The crab was surprised to hear this, Uncle, please tell me if it is true. Please tell me where you have heard such thing. 
ðʌ kɹæb wɑz sɜ˞pɹaɪzd tu hiɹ ðɪs, ʌŋkʌl, pliz tɛl mi ɪf ɪt ɪz tɹu. pliz tɛl mi wɛɹ ju hæv hɜ˞d sʌtʃ θɪŋ. 
 Indian's voice is monotone yet clear, spoken at a moderate pace in a quiet, close-sounding environment.