As soon as the merchant took the bowl in his hands, he knew it was of gold. 
æz sun æz ðʌ mɜ˞tʃʌnt tʊk ðʌ boʊl ɪn hɪz hændz, hi nu ɪt wɑz ʌv ɡoʊld. 
 Indian's voice is monotone but very clear in this sample, spoken in a room with a slightly echoing yet close sound.