The merchant's son followed Raman to the river. 
ðʌ mɜ˞tʃʌnt'ɛs sʌn fɑloʊd ɹeɪmʌn tu ðʌ ɹɪvɜ˞. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone, delivered at a moderate pace in a quiet environment with no discernible reverberation.