When Tenaliraman reached the palace gates the guards hardly recognised him and would not let him inside. 
wɛn  ɹitʃt ðʌ pælʌs ɡeɪts ðʌ ɡɑɹdz hɑɹdli ɹɛkʌɡnaɪzd hɪm ʌnd wʊd nɑt lɛt hɪm ɪnsaɪd. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone, with a moderate pace, in a quiet environment with a very close-sounding acoustic.