The merchant replied, We have come from the great city back there and are going across the desert to the villages beyond. 
ðʌ mɜ˞tʃʌnt ɹɪplaɪd, wi hæv kʌm fɹʌm ðʌ ɡɹeɪt sɪti bæk ðɛɹ ʌnd ɑɹ ɡoʊɪŋ ʌkɹɔs ðʌ dɛzɜ˞t tu ðʌ vɪlʌdʒʌz bɪɑnd. 
 Indian speaks in a monotone voice with a clear and close-sounding delivery, suggesting a good recording quality.