But his preference was ignored by the other three Brahmins, and they started holy rituals. 
bʌt hɪz pɹɛfɜ˞ʌns wɑz ɪɡnɔɹd baɪ ðʌ ʌðɜ˞ θɹi , ʌnd ðeɪ stɑɹtɪd hoʊli ɹɪtʃuʌlz. 
 Indian speaks with a monotone voice in a very clear recording, with no noticeable reverberation or background noise.