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jenny/10181

Meg danced and flirted, chattered and giggled, as the other girls did.

meg danced and flirted, chattered and giggled, as the other girls did.

moderate speed

mɛɡ dænst ʌnd flɜ˞tɪd, ʌnd ɡɪɡʌld, æz ðʌ ʌðɜ˞ ɡɜ˞lz dɪd.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny's speech is very clear but quite monotone, with a moderate pace.'

jenny/10182

After supper she undertook the German, and blundered through it, nearly upsetting her partner with her long skirt, and romping in a way that scandalized Laurie, who looked on and meditated a lecture.

after supper she undertook the german, and blundered through it, nearly upsetting her partner with her long skirt, and romping in a way that scandalized laurie, who looked on and meditated a lecture.

moderate speed

æftɜ˞ sʌpɜ˞ ʃi ʌndɜ˞tʊk ðʌ dʒɜ˞mʌn, ʌnd blʌndɜ˞d θɹu ɪt, nɪɹli ʌpsɛtɪŋ hɜ˞ pɑɹtnɜ˞ wɪð hɜ˞ lɔŋ skɜ˞t, ʌnd ɹɑmpɪŋ ɪn ʌ weɪ ðæt skændʌlaɪzd lɔɹi, hu lʊkt ɑn ʌnd ʌ lɛktʃɜ˞.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech is very quiet and has a moderate level of background noise, with occasional silences.'

jenny/10183

But he got no chance to deliver it, for Meg kept away from him till he came to say good night.

but he got no chance to deliver it, for meg kept away from him till he came to say good night.

slightly fast

bʌt hi ɡɑt noʊ tʃæns tu dɪlɪvɜ˞ ɪt, fɔɹ mɛɡ kɛpt ʌweɪ fɹʌm hɪm tɪl hi keɪm tu seɪ ɡʊd naɪt.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is very clear but slightly monotonous and delivered at a moderate pace.'

jenny/10184

she said, trying to smile, for the splitting headache had already begun.

she said, trying to smile, for the splitting headache had already begun.

moderate speed

ʃi sɛd, tɹaɪɪŋ tu smaɪl, fɔɹ ðʌ splɪtɪŋ hɛdeɪk hæd ɔlɹɛdi bɪɡʌn.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks clearly and monotonically, with no significant background noise or reverberation.'

jenny/10185

'Silence a la mort,' replied Laurie, with a melodramatic flourish, as he went away.

'silence a la mort,' replied laurie, with a melodramatic flourish, as he went away.

slightly fast

'saɪlʌns ʌ lɑ mɔɹt,' ɹɪplaɪd lɔɹi, wɪð ʌ mɛlʌdɹʌmætɪk flɜ˞ɪʃ, æz hi wɛnt ʌweɪ.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a clear tone but has a slight monotone delivery, sounding very consistent and unvarying.'

jenny/10186

This little bit of byplay excited Annie's curiosity, but Meg was too tired for gossip and went to bed, feeling as if she had been to a masquerade and hadn't enjoyed herself as much as she expected.

this little bit of byplay excited annie's curiosity, but meg was too tired for gossip and went to bed, feeling as if she had been to a masquerade and hadn't enjoyed herself as much as she expected.

moderate speed

ðɪs lɪtʌl bɪt ʌv ɪksaɪtʌd æni'ɛs kjʊɹiɑsʌti, bʌt mɛɡ wɑz tu taɪɜ˞d fɔɹ ɡɑsʌp ʌnd wɛnt tu bɛd, filɪŋ æz ɪf ʃi hæd bɪn tu ʌ mæskɜ˞eɪd ʌnd 'ti ɛndʒɔɪd hɜ˞sɛlf æz mʌtʃ æz ʃi ɪkspɛktʌd.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate pace and tone, but there is some background noise and a sense of spaciousness in the recording'.

jenny/10187

She was sick all the next day, and on Saturday went home, quite used up with her fortnight's fun and feeling that she had 'sat in the lap of luxury' long enough.

she was sick all the next day, and on saturday went home, quite used up with her fortnight's fun and feeling that she had 'sat in the lap of luxury' long enough.

slightly fast

ʃi wɑz sɪk ɔl ðʌ nɛkst deɪ, ʌnd ɑn sætɜ˞di wɛnt hoʊm, kwaɪt juzd ʌp wɪð hɜ˞ fɔɹtnaɪt'ɛs fʌn ʌnd filɪŋ ðæt ʃi hæd 'sæt ɪn ðʌ læp ʌv lʌɡʒɜ˞i' lɔŋ ɪnʌf.

quite noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Very noisy recording with a lot of background noise and a monotonous tone.'

jenny/10188

'It does seem pleasant to be quiet, and not have company manners on all the time.

'it does seem pleasant to be quiet, and not have company manners on all the time.

slightly fast

'ɪt dʌz sim plɛzʌnt tu bi kwaɪʌt, ʌnd nɑt hæv kʌmpʌni mænɜ˞z ɑn ɔl ðʌ taɪm.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and consistent tone, but her voice is quite monotone and lacks any expression.'.

jenny/10189

Home is a nice place, though it isn't splendid,' said Meg, looking about her with a restful expression, as she sat with her mother and Jo on the Sunday evening.

home is a nice place, though it isn't splendid,' said meg, looking about her with a restful expression, as she sat with her mother and jo on the sunday evening.

slightly fast

hoʊm ɪz ʌ naɪs pleɪs, ðoʊ ɪt 'ti splɛndɪd,' sɛd mɛɡ, lʊkɪŋ ʌbaʊt hɜ˞ wɪð ʌ ɹɛstfʌl ɪkspɹɛʃʌn, æz ʃi sæt wɪð hɜ˞ mʌðɜ˞ ʌnd dʒoʊ ɑn ðʌ sʌndeɪ ivnɪŋ.

very noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech is very noisy and has a very confined, monotonous tone.'

jenny/1018

Parsons, his attention caught by the trumpet call, sat listening with a sort of gaping solemnity, a sort of edified boredom.

parsons, his attention caught by the trumpet call, sat listening with a sort of gaping solemnity, a sort of edified boredom.

moderate speed

pɑɹsʌnz, hɪz ʌtɛnʃʌn kɑt baɪ ðʌ tɹʌmpʌt kɔl, sæt lɪsʌnɪŋ wɪð ʌ sɔɹt ʌv ɡeɪpɪŋ sʌlɛmnʌti, ʌ sɔɹt ʌv bɔɹdʌm.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample has moderate ambient sound with a bit of echo, delivered in a monotone tone at a moderate pace.'

jenny/10190

'I'm glad to hear you say so, dear, for I was afraid home would seem dull and poor to you after your fine quarters,' replied her mother, who had given her many anxious looks that day.

'i'm glad to hear you say so, dear, for i was afraid home would seem dull and poor to you after your fine quarters,' replied her mother, who had given her many anxious looks that day.

slightly fast

'aɪ'ɛm ɡlæd tu hiɹ ju seɪ soʊ, dɪɹ, fɔɹ aɪ wɑz ʌfɹeɪd hoʊm wʊd sim dʌl ʌnd puɹ tu ju æftɜ˞ jɔɹ faɪn kwɔɹtɜ˞z,' ɹɪplaɪd hɜ˞ mʌðɜ˞, hu hæd ɡɪvʌn hɜ˞ mɛni æŋkʃʌs lʊks ðæt deɪ.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech sample is very clear but slightly noisy, with a very monotone tone delivered slowly.'

jenny/10191

For motherly eyes are quick to see any change in children's faces.

for motherly eyes are quick to see any change in children's faces.

slightly fast

fɔɹ mʌðɜ˞li aɪz ɑɹ kwɪk tu si ɛni tʃeɪndʒ ɪn tʃɪldɹʌn'ɛs feɪsʌz.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone of voice, but the recording quality is excellent, with minimal background noise and a clear, crisp sound.'

jenny/10192

As the clock struck nine and Jo proposed bed, Meg suddenly left her chair and, taking Beth's stool, leaned her elbows on her mother's knee, saying bravely...

as the clock struck nine and jo proposed bed, meg suddenly left her chair and, taking beth's stool, leaned her elbows on her mother's knee, saying bravely...

moderate speed

æz ðʌ klɑk stɹʌk naɪn ʌnd dʒoʊ pɹʌpoʊzd bɛd, mɛɡ sʌdʌnli lɛft hɜ˞ tʃɛɹ ʌnd, teɪkɪŋ bɛθ'ɛs stul, lind hɜ˞ ɛlboʊz ɑn hɜ˞ mʌðɜ˞'ɛs ni, seɪɪŋ bɹeɪvli...

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks in a monotone voice with moderate speed, with some slight background noise and echo.'.

jenny/10193

'Marmee, I want to 'fess'.'

'marmee, i want to 'fess'.'

slightly slowly

', aɪ wɑnt tu 'fɛs'.'

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is very clear, but the recording is quite confined, leaving a bit of a feeling of isolation.'

jenny/10194

What is it, dear?'

what is it, dear?'

slightly fast

wʌt ɪz ɪt, dɪɹ?'

very clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate level of monotone, but there's a slight hint of expression in her voice.'

jenny/10195

'Shall I go away?'

'shall i go away?'

slightly fast

'ʃæl aɪ ɡoʊ ʌweɪ?'

very clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and consistent tone, but her voice is very monotone due to a very confined sounding environment.'

jenny/10196

asked Jo discreetly.

asked jo discreetly.

slightly fast

æskt dʒoʊ dɪskɹitli.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there is a bit of a monotone quality to it.'

jenny/10197

'Of course not.

'of course not.

moderate speed

'ʌv kɔɹs nɑt.

quite clear

slightly confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate level of clarity, but her voice is quite consistent and monotone.'

jenny/10198

Don't I always tell you everything?

don't i always tell you everything?

quite fast

dɑn'ti aɪ ɔlweɪz tɛl ju ɛvɹiθɪŋ?

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and concise tone, with minimal background noise and a consistent pace.'

jenny/10199

I was ashamed to speak of it before the younger children, but I want you to know all the dreadful things I did at the Moffats'.'

i was ashamed to speak of it before the younger children, but i want you to know all the dreadful things i did at the moffats'.'

slightly fast

aɪ wɑz ʌʃeɪmd tu spik ʌv ɪt bɪfɔɹ ðʌ jʌŋɡɜ˞ tʃɪldɹʌn, bʌt aɪ wɑnt ju tu noʊ ɔl ðʌ dɹɛdfʌl θɪŋz aɪ dɪd æt ðʌ '.'

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample is clear and concise, but slightly muffled due to the moderate ambient sound and the slightly fast pace of delivery.'

jenny/1019

He could not follow the figures, but he was aware that they were in some way a cause for satisfaction.

he could not follow the figures, but he was aware that they were in some way a cause for satisfaction.

quite fast

hi kʊd nɑt fɑloʊ ðʌ fɪɡjɜ˞z, bʌt hi wɑz ʌwɛɹ ðæt ðeɪ wɜ˞ ɪn sʌm weɪ ʌ kɑz fɔɹ sætʌsfækʃʌn.

quite clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and monotone voice, with some slight background noise in a very fast-paced recording'.

jenny/101

To mark the paper was the decisive act.

to mark the paper was the decisive act.

quite fast

tu mɑɹk ðʌ peɪpɜ˞ wɑz ðʌ dɪsaɪsɪv ækt.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny's speech is very clear and monotone, with minimal background noise.'

jenny/10200

'We are prepared,' said Mrs. March, smiling but looking a little anxious.

'we are prepared,' said misess march, smiling but looking a little anxious.

slightly fast

'wi ɑɹ pɹipɛɹd,' sɛd mɪsɪz. mɑɹtʃ, smaɪlɪŋ bʌt lʊkɪŋ ʌ lɪtʌl æŋkʃʌs.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks clearly, with a slight monotone delivery, delivered in a relatively quiet room with clear and good audio quality'.

jenny/10201

'I told you they dressed me up, but I didn't tell you that they powdered and squeezed and frizzled, and made me look like a fashion-plate.

'i told you they dressed me up, but i didn't tell you that they powdered and squeezed and frizzled, and made me look like a fashion plate.

slightly fast

'aɪ toʊld ju ðeɪ dɹɛst mi ʌp, bʌt aɪ 'ti tɛl ju ðæt ðeɪ paʊdɜ˞d ʌnd skwizd ʌnd fɹɪzʌld, ʌnd meɪd mi lʊk laɪk ʌ fæʃʌn-pleɪt.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is very quiet, with a bit of background noise that is barely noticeable.'

jenny/10202

Laurie thought I wasn't proper.

laurie thought i wasn't proper.

moderate speed

lɔɹi θɔt aɪ 'ti pɹɑpɜ˞.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone of voice, quite clear and concise.'

jenny/10203

I know he did, though he didn't say so, and one man called me 'a doll'.

i know he did, though he didn't say so, and one man called me 'a doll'.

moderate speed

aɪ noʊ hi dɪd, ðoʊ hi 'ti seɪ soʊ, ʌnd wʌn mæn kɔld mi 'ʌ dɑl'.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, and her voice is quite clear despite some background noise'.

jenny/10204

I knew it was silly, but they flattered me and said I was a beauty, and quantities of nonsense, so I let them make a fool of me.'

i knew it was silly, but they flattered me and said i was a beauty, and quantities of nonsense, so i let them make a fool of me.'

slightly fast

aɪ nu ɪt wɑz sɪli, bʌt ðeɪ flætɜ˞d mi ʌnd sɛd aɪ wɑz ʌ bjuti, ʌnd kwɑntʌtiz ʌv nɑnsɛns, soʊ aɪ lɛt ðɛm meɪk ʌ ful ʌv mi.'

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very monotone voice, and the recording is clear but slightly noisy.'

jenny/10205

asked Jo, as Mrs. March looked silently at the downcast face of her pretty daughter, and could not find it in her heart to blame her little follies.

asked jo, as misess march looked silently at the downcast face of her pretty daughter, and could not find it in her heart to blame her little follies.

slightly fast

æskt dʒoʊ, æz mɪsɪz. mɑɹtʃ lʊkt saɪlʌntli æt ðʌ daʊnkæst feɪs ʌv hɜ˞ pɹɪti dɔtɜ˞, ʌnd kʊd nɑt faɪnd ɪt ɪn hɜ˞ hɑɹt tu bleɪm hɜ˞ lɪtʌl fɑliz.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is very quiet, with a bit of background noise that is slightly more noticeable. The tone is very monotone, with minimal variation in pace or emphasis.'.

jenny/10206

'No, I drank champagne and romped and tried to flirt, and was altogether abominable,' said Meg self-reproachfully.

'no, i drank champagne and romped and tried to flirt, and was altogether abominable,' said meg self reproachfully.

moderate speed

'noʊ, aɪ dɹæŋk ʃæmpeɪn ʌnd ʌnd tɹaɪd tu flɜ˞t, ʌnd wɑz ɔltʌɡɛðɜ˞ ʌbɑmʌnʌbʌl,' sɛd mɛɡ sɛlf-.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate pace and tone, with some background noise and a very monotone delivery.'.

jenny/10207

'There is something more, I think.'

'there is something more, i think.'

quite fast

'ðɛɹ ɪz sʌmθɪŋ mɔɹ, aɪ θɪŋk.'

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The audio is very clear and the speaker's tone is quite monotone. There's very little background noise.'

jenny/10208

And Mrs. March smoothed the soft cheek, which suddenly grew rosy as Meg answered slowly...

and misess march smoothed the soft cheek, which suddenly grew rosy as meg answered slowly...

moderate speed

ʌnd mɪsɪz. mɑɹtʃ smuðd ðʌ sɑft tʃik, wɪtʃ sʌdʌnli ɡɹu ɹoʊzi æz mɛɡ ænsɜ˞d sloʊli...

very noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech is very noisy and has a very monotone delivery.'

jenny/10209

It's very silly, but I want to tell it, because I hate to have people say and think such things about us and Laurie.'

it's very silly, but i want to tell it, because i hate to have people say and think such things about us and laurie.'

slightly fast

ɪt'ɛs vɛɹi sɪli, bʌt aɪ wɑnt tu tɛl ɪt, bɪkɔz aɪ heɪt tu hæv pipʌl seɪ ʌnd θɪŋk sʌtʃ θɪŋz ʌbaʊt ʌs ʌnd lɔɹi.'

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample is recorded with a good quality recording, but there's a bit of background noise and a moderate tone of voice.'.

jenny/1020

He had lugged out a huge and filthy pipe which was already half full of charred tobacco.

he had lugged out a huge and filthy pipe which was already half full of charred tobacco.

slightly fast

hi hæd aʊt ʌ hjudʒ ʌnd fɪlθi paɪp wɪtʃ wɑz ɔlɹɛdi hæf fʊl ʌv tʃɑɹd tʌbækoʊ.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and concise tone, but her voice is quite monotone.'

jenny/10210

'Well, if that isn't the greatest rubbish I ever heard,' cried Jo indignantly.

'well, if that isn't the greatest rubbish i ever heard,' cried jo indignantly.

moderate speed

'wɛl, ɪf ðæt 'ti ðʌ ɡɹeɪtʌst ɹʌbɪʃ aɪ ɛvɜ˞ hɜ˞d,' kɹaɪd dʒoʊ ɪndɪɡnʌntli.

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone of voice, remaining quite clear and concise.'

jenny/10211

'Why didn't you pop out and tell them so on the spot?'

'why didn't you pop out and tell them so on the spot?'

slightly fast

'waɪ 'ti ju pɑp aʊt ʌnd tɛl ðɛm soʊ ɑn ðʌ spɑt?'

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and consistent tone, but her voice is quite monotone in pace and tone.'.

jenny/10212

'I couldn't, it was so embarrassing for me.

'i couldn't, it was so embarrassing for me.

moderate speed

'aɪ 'ti, ɪt wɑz soʊ ɪmbɛɹʌsɪŋ fɔɹ mi.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks with a consistent, neutral tone, with minimal variation in pace or volume.'

jenny/10213

I couldn't help hearing at first, and then I was so angry and ashamed, I didn't remember that I ought to go away.'

i couldn't help hearing at first, and then i was so angry and ashamed, i didn't remember that i ought to go away.'

slightly fast

aɪ 'ti hɛlp hiɹɪŋ æt fɜ˞st, ʌnd ðɛn aɪ wɑz soʊ æŋɡɹi ʌnd ʌʃeɪmd, aɪ 'ti ɹɪmɛmbɜ˞ ðæt aɪ ɔt tu ɡoʊ ʌweɪ.'

very noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample is very noisy, with a lot of background noise and a monotonous tone.'

jenny/10214

'Just wait till I see Annie Moffat, and I'll show you how to settle such ridiculous stuff.

'just wait till i see annie moffat, and i'll show you how to settle such ridiculous stuff.

slightly fast

'dʒʌst weɪt tɪl aɪ si æni mɑfʌt, ʌnd aɪ' ʃoʊ ju haʊ tu sɛtʌl sʌtʃ ɹɪdɪkjʌlʌs stʌf.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there's a bit of a background noise in the recording.'

jenny/10215

The idea of having 'plans' and being kind to Laurie because he's rich and may marry us by-and-by!

the idea of having 'plans' and being kind to laurie because he's rich and may marry us by and by!

slightly fast

ðʌ aɪdiʌ ʌv hævɪŋ 'plænz' ʌnd biɪŋ kaɪnd tu lɔɹi bɪkɔz hi'ɛs ɹɪtʃ ʌnd meɪ mɛɹi ʌs baɪ-ʌnd-baɪ!

very noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample is very noisy and has a very confined sound, with minimal background noise.'

jenny/10216

Won't he shout when I tell him what those silly things say about us poor children?'

won't he shout when i tell him what those silly things say about us poor children?'

slightly fast

wʌn'ti hi ʃaʊt wɛn aɪ tɛl hɪm wʌt ðoʊz sɪli θɪŋz seɪ ʌbaʊt ʌs puɹ tʃɪldɹʌn?'

very noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample is very noisy and has a very confined and monotonous tone.'

jenny/10217

And Jo laughed, as if on second thoughts the thing struck her as a good joke.

and jo laughed, as if on second thoughts the thing struck her as a good joke.

moderate speed

ʌnd dʒoʊ læft, æz ɪf ɑn sɛkʌnd θɔts ðʌ θɪŋ stɹʌk hɜ˞ æz ʌ ɡʊd dʒoʊk.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks clearly and calmly, with a moderate pace and tone of voice.'

jenny/10218

'If you tell Laurie, I'll never forgive you!

'if you tell laurie, i'll never forgive you!

slightly fast

'ɪf ju tɛl lɔɹi, aɪ' nɛvɜ˞ fɜ˞ɡɪv ju!

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is clear and consistent, but there is a slight hint of background noise that may affect comprehension.'

jenny/10219

She mustn't, must she, Mother?'

she mustn't, must she, mother?'

moderate speed

ʃi 'ti, mʌst ʃi, mʌðɜ˞?'

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is clear and well-recorded, but there is a bit of background noise that can be distracting.'

jenny/10220

said Meg, looking distressed.

said meg, looking distressed.

moderate speed

sɛd mɛɡ, lʊkɪŋ dɪstɹɛst.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is clear and consistent, but it is delivered with a moderate pace and tone.'.

jenny/10221

'No, never repeat that foolish gossip, and forget it as soon as you can,' said Mrs. March gravely.

'no, never repeat that foolish gossip, and forget it as soon as you can,' said misess march gravely.

moderate speed

'noʊ, nɛvɜ˞ ɹɪpit ðæt fulɪʃ ɡɑsʌp, ʌnd fɜ˞ɡɛt ɪt æz sun æz ju kæn,' sɛd mɪsɪz. mɑɹtʃ ɡɹeɪvli.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Very noisy recording with moderate ambient sound and a very monotone tone.'.

jenny/10222

'I was very unwise to let you go among people of whom I know so little, kind, I dare say, but worldly, ill-bred, and full of these vulgar ideas about young people.

'i was very unwise to let you go among people of whom i know so little, kind, i dare say, but worldly, ill bred, and full of these vulgar ideas about young people.

moderate speed

'aɪ wɑz vɛɹi ʌnwaɪz tu lɛt ju ɡoʊ ʌmʌŋ pipʌl ʌv hum aɪ noʊ soʊ lɪtʌl, kaɪnd, aɪ dɛɹ seɪ, bʌt wɜ˞ldli, ɪl-bɹɛd, ʌnd fʊl ʌv ðiz vʌlɡɜ˞ aɪdiʌz ʌbaʊt jʌŋ pipʌl.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone, but the recording is quite noisy due to the confined space'.

jenny/10223

I am more sorry than I can express for the mischief this visit may have done you, Meg.'

i am more sorry than i can express for the mischief this visit may have done you, meg.'

slightly fast

aɪ æm mɔɹ sɑɹi ðæn aɪ kæn ɪkspɹɛs fɔɹ ðʌ mɪstʃʌf ðɪs vɪzɪt meɪ hæv dʌn ju, mɛɡ.'

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech is very clear and recorded with a high quality recording, but the speaker's voice is quite monotone and lacks any expression.'

jenny/10224

'Don't be sorry, I won't let it hurt me.

'don't be sorry, i won't let it hurt me.

slightly fast

'dɑn'ti bi sɑɹi, aɪ wʌn'ti lɛt ɪt hɜ˞t mi.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and concise tone, but her voice is quite monotone and slightly slow.'

jenny/10225

I'll forget all the bad and remember only the good, for I did enjoy a great deal, and thank you very much for letting me go.

i'll forget all the bad and remember only the good, for i did enjoy a great deal, and thank you very much for letting me go.

slightly fast

aɪ' fɜ˞ɡɛt ɔl ðʌ bæd ʌnd ɹɪmɛmbɜ˞ oʊnli ðʌ ɡʊd, fɔɹ aɪ dɪd ɛndʒɔɪ ʌ ɡɹeɪt dil, ʌnd θæŋk ju vɛɹi mʌtʃ fɔɹ lɛtɪŋ mi ɡoʊ.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech sample is unclear and has a very noisy and monotonous tone, delivered very slowly.'

jenny/10226

I'll not be sentimental or dissatisfied, Mother.

i'll not be sentimental or dissatisfied, mother.

moderate speed

aɪ' nɑt bi sɛntʌmɛntʌl ɔɹ dɪsætʌsfaɪd, mʌðɜ˞.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech sounds very clear, but there is a slight hint of background noise that may affect intelligibility.'

jenny/10227

I know I'm a silly little girl, and I'll stay with you till I'm fit to take care of myself.

i know i'm a silly little girl, and i'll stay with you till i'm fit to take care of myself.

slightly fast

aɪ noʊ aɪ'ɛm ʌ sɪli lɪtʌl ɡɜ˞l, ʌnd aɪ' steɪ wɪð ju tɪl aɪ'ɛm fɪt tu teɪk kɛɹ ʌv maɪsɛlf.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, barely above a whisper.'

jenny/10228

But it is nice to be praised and admired, and I can't help saying I like it,' said Meg, looking half ashamed of the confession.

but it is nice to be praised and admired, and i can't help saying i like it,' said meg, looking half ashamed of the confession.

slightly fast

bʌt ɪt ɪz naɪs tu bi pɹeɪzd ʌnd ʌdmaɪɜ˞d, ʌnd aɪ kæn'ti hɛlp seɪɪŋ aɪ laɪk ɪt,' sɛd mɛɡ, lʊkɪŋ hæf ʌʃeɪmd ʌv ðʌ kʌnfɛʃʌn.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample is recorded quite clearly, but there's a bit of background noise and a slightly monotonous tone.'

jenny/10229

'That is perfectly natural, and quite harmless, if the liking does not become a passion and lead one to do foolish or unmaidenly things.

'that is perfectly natural, and quite harmless, if the liking does not become a passion and lead one to do foolish or unmaidenly things.

moderate speed

'ðæt ɪz pɜ˞fʌktli nætʃɜ˞ʌl, ʌnd kwaɪt hɑɹmlʌs, ɪf ðʌ laɪkɪŋ dʌz nɑt bɪkʌm ʌ pæʃʌn ʌnd lɛd wʌn tu du fulɪʃ ɔɹ θɪŋz.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny's speech is very monotone, and the recording is quite noisy, with a bit of a room tone to it.'

jenny/1022

Winston was smoking a Victory Cigarette which he held carefully horizontal.

winston was smoking a victory cigarette which he held carefully horizontal.

quite fast

wɪnstʌn wɑz smoʊkɪŋ ʌ vɪktɜ˞i sɪɡɜ˞ɛt wɪtʃ hi hɛld kɛɹfʌli hɔɹʌzɑntʌl.

very clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and controlled tone, but her voice is slightly monotone due to the confinement of the recording.'

jenny/10230

Learn to know and value the praise which is worth having, and to excite the admiration of excellent people by being modest as well as pretty, Meg.'

learn to know and value the praise which is worth having, and to excite the admiration of excellent people by being modest as well as pretty, meg.'

slightly fast

lɜ˞n tu noʊ ʌnd vælju ðʌ pɹeɪz wɪtʃ ɪz wɜ˞θ hævɪŋ, ʌnd tu ɪksaɪt ðʌ ædmɜ˞eɪʃʌn ʌv ɛksʌlʌnt pipʌl baɪ biɪŋ mɑdʌst æz wɛl æz pɹɪti, mɛɡ.'

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech is very clear but has a slight background noise, and the tone is quite monotone.'

jenny/10231

And Jo felt as if during that fortnight her sister had grown up amazingly, and was drifting away from her into a world where she could not follow.

and jo felt as if during that fortnight her sister had grown up amazingly, and was drifting away from her into a world where she could not follow.

slightly fast

ʌnd dʒoʊ fɛlt æz ɪf dʊɹɪŋ ðæt fɔɹtnaɪt hɜ˞ sɪstɜ˞ hæd ɡɹoʊn ʌp ʌmeɪzɪŋli, ʌnd wɑz dɹɪftɪŋ ʌweɪ fɹʌm hɜ˞ ɪntu ʌ wɜ˞ld wɛɹ ʃi kʊd nɑt fɑloʊ.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech sample is very clear but slightly muffled due to the moderate ambient sound and the slightly fast pace of delivery.'

jenny/10232

'Mother, do you have 'plans', as Mrs. Moffat said?'

'mother, do you have 'plans', as misess moffat said?'

moderate speed

'mʌðɜ˞, du ju hæv 'plænz', æz mɪsɪz. mɑfʌt sɛd?'

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone, with some clarity and a slight monotone delivery.'.

jenny/10233

asked Meg bashfully.

asked meg bashfully.

quite slowly

æskt mɛɡ .

quite clear

moderate reverberation

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks in a moderately paced voice with a clear tone and minimal background noise.'

jenny/10234

'Yes, my dear, I have a great many, all mothers do, but mine differ somewhat from Mrs. Moffat's, I suspect.

'yes, my dear, i have a great many, all mothers do, but mine differ somewhat from misess moffat's, i suspect.

moderate speed

'jɛs, maɪ dɪɹ, aɪ hæv ʌ ɡɹeɪt mɛni, ɔl mʌðɜ˞z du, bʌt maɪn dɪfɜ˞ sʌmwʌt fɹʌm mɪsɪz. mɑfʌt'ɛs, aɪ sʌspɛkt.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample has moderate ambient sound with a bit of background noise, delivered in a monotone tone.'

jenny/10235

I will tell you some of them, for the time has come when a word may set this romantic little head and heart of yours right, on a very serious subject.

i will tell you some of them, for the time has come when a word may set this romantic little head and heart of yours right, on a very serious subject.

slightly fast

aɪ wɪl tɛl ju sʌm ʌv ðɛm, fɔɹ ðʌ taɪm hæz kʌm wɛn ʌ wɜ˞d meɪ sɛt ðɪs ɹoʊmæntɪk lɪtʌl hɛd ʌnd hɑɹt ʌv jʊɹz ɹaɪt, ɑn ʌ vɛɹi sɪɹiʌs sʌbdʒɛkt.

very noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample is very noisy and has a lot of background noise, with a very monotone delivery.'

jenny/10236

You are young, Meg, but not too young to understand me, and mothers' lips are the fittest to speak of such things to girls like you.

you are young, meg, but not too young to understand me, and mothers' lips are the fittest to speak of such things to girls like you.

slightly fast

ju ɑɹ jʌŋ, mɛɡ, bʌt nɑt tu jʌŋ tu ʌndɜ˞stænd mi, ʌnd mʌðɜ˞z' lɪps ɑɹ ðʌ fɪtʌst tu spik ʌv sʌtʃ θɪŋz tu ɡɜ˞lz laɪk ju.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's voice is very quiet and monotone, with a moderate amount of background noise.'

jenny/10237

Jo, your turn will come in time, perhaps, so listen to my 'plans' and help me carry them out, if they are good.'

jo, your turn will come in time, perhaps, so listen to my 'plans' and help me carry them out, if they are good.'

moderate speed

dʒoʊ, jɔɹ tɜ˞n wɪl kʌm ɪn taɪm, pɜ˞hæps, soʊ lɪsʌn tu maɪ 'plænz' ʌnd hɛlp mi kæɹi ðɛm aʊt, ɪf ðeɪ ɑɹ ɡʊd.'

very noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech is very noisy and contains a very monotone tone, delivered very slowly.'

jenny/10238

Jo went and sat on one arm of the chair, looking as if she thought they were about to join in some very solemn affair.

jo went and sat on one arm of the chair, looking as if she thought they were about to join in some very solemn affair.

slightly fast

dʒoʊ wɛnt ʌnd sæt ɑn wʌn ɑɹm ʌv ðʌ tʃɛɹ, lʊkɪŋ æz ɪf ʃi θɔt ðeɪ wɜ˞ ʌbaʊt tu dʒɔɪn ɪn sʌm vɛɹi sɑlʌm ʌfɛɹ.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech is delivered very quietly, with a moderate amount of background noise and a very monotone tone.'

jenny/10239

Holding a hand of each, and watching the two young faces wistfully, Mrs. March said, in her serious yet cheery way...

holding a hand of each, and watching the two young faces wistfully, misess march said, in her serious yet cheery way...

moderate speed

hoʊldɪŋ ʌ hænd ʌv itʃ, ʌnd wɑtʃɪŋ ðʌ tu jʌŋ feɪsʌz wɪstfʌli, mɪsɪz. mɑɹtʃ sɛd, ɪn hɜ˞ sɪɹiʌs jɛt tʃɪɹi weɪ...

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is both clear and consistent, but there's a moderate amount of background noise in the recording.'

jenny/1023

The new ration did not start till tomorrow and he had only four cigarettes left.

the new ration did not start till tomorrow and he had only four cigarettes left.

quite fast

ðʌ nu ɹæʃʌn dɪd nɑt stɑɹt tɪl tʌmɑɹoʊ ʌnd hi hæd oʊnli fɔɹ sɪɡɜ˞ɛts lɛft.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear tone, but the recording is quite clear and there's no noticeable background noise'.

jenny/10240

'I want my daughters to be beautiful, accomplished, and good.

'i want my daughters to be beautiful, accomplished, and good.

slightly fast

'aɪ wɑnt maɪ dɔtɜ˞z tu bi bjutʌfʌl, ʌkɑmplɪʃt, ʌnd ɡʊd.

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and monotone tone, lacking any noticeable variation in pace or expression.'

jenny/10241

To be admired, loved, and respected.

to be admired, loved, and respected.

moderate speed

tu bi ʌdmaɪɜ˞d, lʌvd, ʌnd ɹɪspɛktɪd.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny's voice is very clear and monotone, with minimal background noise and a moderate pace of delivery.'

jenny/10242

To have a happy youth, to be well and wisely married, and to lead useful, pleasant lives, with as little care and sorrow to try them as God sees fit to send.

to have a happy youth, to be well and wisely married, and to lead useful, pleasant lives, with as little care and sorrow to try them as god sees fit to send.

moderate speed

tu hæv ʌ hæpi juθ, tu bi wɛl ʌnd waɪzli mɛɹid, ʌnd tu lɛd jusfʌl, plɛzʌnt lɪvz, wɪð æz lɪtʌl kɛɹ ʌnd sɑɹoʊ tu tɹaɪ ðɛm æz ɡɑd siz fɪt tu sɛnd.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech is very quiet, with a moderate amount of background noise and a very monotone tone.'

jenny/10243

To be loved and chosen by a good man is the best and sweetest thing which can happen to a woman, and I sincerely hope my girls may know this beautiful experience.

to be loved and chosen by a good man is the best and sweetest thing which can happen to a woman, and i sincerely hope my girls may know this beautiful experience.

slightly fast

tu bi lʌvd ʌnd tʃoʊzʌn baɪ ʌ ɡʊd mæn ɪz ðʌ bɛst ʌnd switʌst θɪŋ wɪtʃ kæn hæpʌn tu ʌ wʊmʌn, ʌnd aɪ sɪnsɪɹli hoʊp maɪ ɡɜ˞lz meɪ noʊ ðɪs bjutʌfʌl ɪkspɪɹiʌns.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The recording is very good, but there is a bit of a background noise and the tone is quite monotone.'

jenny/10244

It is natural to think of it, Meg, right to hope and wait for it, and wise to prepare for it, so that when the happy time comes, you may feel ready for the duties and worthy of the joy.

it is natural to think of it, meg, right to hope and wait for it, and wise to prepare for it, so that when the happy time comes, you may feel ready for the duties and worthy of the joy.

slightly fast

ɪt ɪz nætʃɜ˞ʌl tu θɪŋk ʌv ɪt, mɛɡ, ɹaɪt tu hoʊp ʌnd weɪt fɔɹ ɪt, ʌnd waɪz tu pɹipɛɹ fɔɹ ɪt, soʊ ðæt wɛn ðʌ hæpi taɪm kʌmz, ju meɪ fil ɹɛdi fɔɹ ðʌ dutiz ʌnd wɜ˞ði ʌv ðʌ dʒɔɪ.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech is very confined, but there's a slight amount of background noise and a moderate level of monotone delivery.'

jenny/10245

My dear girls, I am ambitious for you, but not to have you make a dash in the world, marry rich men merely because they are rich, or have splendid houses, which are not homes because love is wanting.

my dear girls, i am ambitious for you, but not to have you make a dash in the world, marry rich men merely because they are rich, or have splendid houses, which are not homes because love is wanting.

moderate speed

maɪ dɪɹ ɡɜ˞lz, aɪ æm æmbɪʃʌs fɔɹ ju, bʌt nɑt tu hæv ju meɪk ʌ dæʃ ɪn ðʌ wɜ˞ld, mɛɹi ɹɪtʃ mɛn mɪɹli bɪkɔz ðeɪ ɑɹ ɹɪtʃ, ɔɹ hæv splɛndɪd haʊsʌz, wɪtʃ ɑɹ nɑt hoʊmz bɪkɔz lʌv ɪz wɑntɪŋ.

quite noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech is very noisy, very monotone, and delivered very slowly'.

jenny/10246

Money is a needful and precious thing, and when well used, a noble thing, but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for.

money is a needful and precious thing, and when well used, a noble thing, but i never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for.

moderate speed

mʌni ɪz ʌ nidfʌl ʌnd pɹɛʃʌs θɪŋ, ʌnd wɛn wɛl juzd, ʌ noʊbʌl θɪŋ, bʌt aɪ nɛvɜ˞ wɑnt ju tu θɪŋk ɪt ɪz ðʌ fɜ˞st ɔɹ oʊnli pɹaɪz tu stɹaɪv fɔɹ.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

'The speech sample is very good, but there is a bit of background noise and the tone is very monotone.'

jenny/10247

I'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace.'

i'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self respect and peace.'

moderate speed

aɪ'di ɹæðɜ˞ si ju puɹ mɛn'ɛs waɪvz, ɪf ju wɜ˞ hæpi, bɪlʌvd, kʌntɛntʌd, ðæn kwinz ɑn , wɪθaʊt sɛlf-ɹɪspɛkt ʌnd pis.'

quite noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, with very little variation in pace or inflection.'

jenny/10248

'Poor girls don't stand any chance, Belle says, unless they put themselves forward,' sighed Meg.

'poor girls don't stand any chance, belle says, unless they put themselves forward,' sighed meg.

moderate speed

'puɹ ɡɜ˞lz dɑn'ti stænd ɛni tʃæns, bɛl sɛz, ʌnlɛs ðeɪ pʊt ðɛmsɛlvz fɔɹwɜ˞d,' saɪd mɛɡ.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech is very clear and monotone, with a slight background noise'.

jenny/10249

'Then we'll be old maids,' said Jo stoutly.

'then we'll be old maids,' said jo stoutly.

slightly slowly

'ðɛn wi' bi oʊld meɪdz,' sɛd dʒoʊ staʊtli.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is clear and concise, but there's a bit of a roominess to it with some background noise'.

jenny/1024

For the moment he had shut his ears to the remoter noises and was listening to the stuff that streamed out of the telescreen.

for the moment he had shut his ears to the remoter noises and was listening to the stuff that streamed out of the telescreen.

slightly fast

fɔɹ ðʌ moʊmʌnt hi hæd ʃʌt hɪz ɪɹz tu ðʌ nɔɪzɪz ʌnd wɑz lɪsʌnɪŋ tu ðʌ stʌf ðæt stɹimd aʊt ʌv ðʌ .

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

'Jenny's speech is quite clear but slightly monotone, with a moderate amount of background noise and a slightly fast pace'.

jenny/10250

Better be happy old maids than unhappy wives, or unmaidenly girls, running about to find husbands,' said Mrs. March decidedly.

better be happy old maids than unhappy wives, or unmaidenly girls, running about to find husbands,' said misess march decidedly.

moderate speed

bɛtɜ˞ bi hæpi oʊld meɪdz ðæn ʌnhæpi waɪvz, ɔɹ ɡɜ˞lz, ɹʌnɪŋ ʌbaʊt tu faɪnd hʌzbʌndz,' sɛd mɪsɪz. mɑɹtʃ dɪsaɪdʌdli.

very noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is very noisy and monotone, with a bit of a robotic edge to it.'

jenny/10251

'Don't be troubled, Meg, poverty seldom daunts a sincere lover.

'don't be troubled, meg, poverty seldom daunts a sincere lover.

slightly fast

'dɑn'ti bi tɹʌbʌld, mɛɡ, pɑvɜ˞ti sɛldʌm ʌ sɪnsɪɹ lʌvɜ˞.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a very clear and consistent tone, but her delivery is quite monotone.'

jenny/10252

Some of the best and most honored women I know were poor girls, but so love-worthy that they were not allowed to be old maids.

some of the best and most honored women i know were poor girls, but so love worthy that they were not allowed to be old maids.

slightly fast

sʌm ʌv ðʌ bɛst ʌnd moʊst ɑnɜ˞d wɪmʌn aɪ noʊ wɜ˞ puɹ ɡɜ˞lz, bʌt soʊ lʌv-wɜ˞ði ðæt ðeɪ wɜ˞ nɑt ʌlaʊd tu bi oʊld meɪdz.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is relatively quiet, with a hint of background noise and a slightly monotone tone.'

jenny/10253

Leave these things to time.

leave these things to time.

moderate speed

liv ðiz θɪŋz tu taɪm.

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone of voice, but there's a bit of background noise that makes it sound very clear.'

jenny/10254

Make this home happy, so that you may be fit for homes of your own, if they are offered you, and contented here if they are not.

make this home happy, so that you may be fit for homes of your own, if they are offered you, and contented here if they are not.

moderate speed

meɪk ðɪs hoʊm hæpi, soʊ ðæt ju meɪ bi fɪt fɔɹ hoʊmz ʌv jɔɹ oʊn, ɪf ðeɪ ɑɹ ɔfɜ˞d ju, ʌnd kʌntɛntʌd hiɹ ɪf ðeɪ ɑɹ nɑt.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is quite clear, but there is some background noise with a slightly monotone tone.'

jenny/10255

One thing remember, my girls.

one thing remember, my girls.

moderate speed

wʌn θɪŋ ɹɪmɛmbɜ˞, maɪ ɡɜ˞lz.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is quite clear, but there's a bit of a recording artifact in the background.'

jenny/10256

Mother is always ready to be your confidant, Father to be your friend, and both of us hope and trust that our daughters, whether married or single, will be the pride and comfort of our lives.'

mother is always ready to be your confidant, father to be your friend, and both of us hope and trust that our daughters, whether married or single, will be the pride and comfort of our lives.'

slightly fast

mʌðɜ˞ ɪz ɔlweɪz ɹɛdi tu bi jɔɹ kɑnfʌdɑnt, fɑðɜ˞ tu bi jɔɹ fɹɛnd, ʌnd boʊθ ʌv ʌs hoʊp ʌnd tɹʌst ðæt aʊɜ˞ dɔtɜ˞z, wɛðɜ˞ mɛɹid ɔɹ sɪŋɡʌl, wɪl bi ðʌ pɹaɪd ʌnd kʌmfɜ˞t ʌv aʊɜ˞ lɪvz.'

quite noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Very noisy recording with limited clarity and a monotone delivery. The recording is quite confined, adding to the sense of isolation.'

jenny/10257

'We will, Marmee, we will!'

'we will, marmee, we will!'

slightly slowly

'wi wɪl, , wi wɪl!'

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is crystal clear, but there is a bit of a confined feeling to it with a moderate level of background noise'.

jenny/10258

cried both, with all their hearts, as she bade them good night.

cried both, with all their hearts, as she bade them good night.

moderate speed

kɹaɪd boʊθ, wɪð ɔl ðɛɹ hɑɹts, æz ʃi beɪd ðɛm ɡʊd naɪt.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone, but her speech is very clear and free of background noise.'

jenny/10259

As spring came on, a new set of amusements became the fashion, and the lengthening days gave long afternoons for work and play of all sorts.

as spring came on, a new set of amusements became the fashion, and the lengthening days gave long afternoons for work and play of all sorts.

moderate speed

æz spɹɪŋ keɪm ɑn, ʌ nu sɛt ʌv ʌmjuzmʌnts bɪkeɪm ðʌ fæʃʌn, ʌnd ðʌ lɛŋθʌnɪŋ deɪz ɡeɪv lɔŋ æftɜ˞nunz fɔɹ wɜ˞k ʌnd pleɪ ʌv ɔl sɔɹts.

quite noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks in a monotone voice with moderate speed and some background noise.'

jenny/1025

It appeared that there had even been demonstrations to thank Big Brother for raising the chocolate ration to twenty grammes a week.

it appeared that there had even been demonstrations to thank big brother for raising the chocolate ration to twenty grammes a week.

slightly fast

ɪt ʌpɪɹd ðæt ðɛɹ hæd ivɪn bɪn dɛmʌnstɹeɪʃʌnz tu θæŋk bɪɡ bɹʌðɜ˞ fɔɹ ɹeɪzɪŋ ðʌ tʃɔklʌt ɹæʃʌn tu twɛnti ʌ wik.

very noisy

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

'Recording is poor, and the speech is quite noisy, with a slightly monotonous tone.'

jenny/10260

The garden had to be put in order, and each sister had a quarter of the little plot to do what she liked with.

the garden had to be put in order, and each sister had a quarter of the little plot to do what she liked with.

slightly fast

ðʌ ɡɑɹdʌn hæd tu bi pʊt ɪn ɔɹdɜ˞, ʌnd itʃ sɪstɜ˞ hæd ʌ kwɔɹtɜ˞ ʌv ðʌ lɪtʌl plɑt tu du wʌt ʃi laɪkt wɪð.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is clear but slightly monotonous, with a moderate amount of ambient noise'.

jenny/10261

Hannah used to say, 'I'd know which each of them gardings belonged to, ef I see 'em in Chiny,' and so she might, for the girls' tastes differed as much as their characters.

hannah used to say, 'i'd know which each of them gardings belonged to, ef i see 'em in chiny,' and so she might, for the girls' tastes differed as much as their characters.

moderate speed

hænʌ juzd tu seɪ, 'aɪ'di noʊ wɪtʃ itʃ ʌv ðɛm bɪlɔŋd tu, aɪ si 'ɛm ɪn ,' ʌnd soʊ ʃi maɪt, fɔɹ ðʌ ɡɜ˞lz' teɪsts dɪfɜ˞d æz mʌtʃ æz ðɛɹ kæɹʌktɜ˞z.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's voice is quite monotone, but the recording is of good quality with moderate background noise'.

jenny/10262

Meg's had roses and heliotrope, myrtle, and a little orange tree in it.

meg's had roses and heliotrope, myrtle, and a little orange tree in it.

moderate speed

mɛɡ'ɛs hæd ɹoʊzɪz ʌnd hiliʌtɹoʊp, mɜ˞tʌl, ʌnd ʌ lɪtʌl ɔɹʌndʒ tɹi ɪn ɪt.

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone, quite clear and concise.'

jenny/10263

Jo's bed was never alike two seasons, for she was always trying experiments.

jo's bed was never alike two seasons, for she was always trying experiments.

slightly fast

dʒoʊ'ɛs bɛd wɑz nɛvɜ˞ ʌlaɪk tu sizʌnz, fɔɹ ʃi wɑz ɔlweɪz tɹaɪɪŋ ɪkspɛɹʌmʌnts.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's voice is very clear but there's a bit of a background noise and her tone is quite monotone.'

jenny/10264

This year it was to be a plantation of sun flowers, the seeds of which cheerful and aspiring plant were to feed Aunt Cockle-top and her family of chicks.

this year it was to be a plantation of sun flowers, the seeds of which cheerful and aspiring plant were to feed aunt cockle top and her family of chicks.

moderate speed

ðɪs jɪɹ ɪt wɑz tu bi ʌ plænteɪʃʌn ʌv sʌn flaʊɜ˞z, ðʌ sidz ʌv wɪtʃ tʃɪɹfʌl ʌnd ʌspaɪɹɪŋ plænt wɜ˞ tu fid ænt kɑkʌl-tɑp ʌnd hɜ˞ fæmʌli ʌv tʃɪks.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is very quiet but has a consistent, monotone tone with moderate speed.'

jenny/10265

Beth had old-fashioned fragrant flowers in her garden, sweet peas and mignonette, larkspur, pinks, pansies, and southernwood, with chickweed for the birds and catnip for the pussies.

beth had old fashioned fragrant flowers in her garden, sweet peas and mignonette, larkspur, pinks, pansies, and southernwood, with chickweed for the birds and catnip for the pussies.

slightly slowly

bɛθ hæd oʊld-fæʃʌnd fɹeɪɡɹʌnt flaʊɜ˞z ɪn hɜ˞ ɡɑɹdʌn, swit piz ʌnd , lɑɹkspɜ˞, pɪŋks, pænziz, ʌnd , wɪð fɔɹ ðʌ bɜ˞dz ʌnd kætnɪp fɔɹ ðʌ pʊsiz.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is very clear but slightly noisy, and her tone is quite monotone with a slight hint of slowness.'

jenny/10266

Gardening, walks, rows on the river, and flower hunts employed the fine days, and for rainy ones, they had house diversions, some old, some new, all more or less original.

gardening, walks, rows on the river, and flower hunts employed the fine days, and for rainy ones, they had house diversions, some old, some new, all more or less original.

moderate speed

ɡɑɹdʌnɪŋ, wɔks, ɹoʊz ɑn ðʌ ɹɪvɜ˞, ʌnd flaʊɜ˞ hʌnts ɛmplɔɪd ðʌ faɪn deɪz, ʌnd fɔɹ ɹeɪni wʌnz, ðeɪ hæd haʊs dɪvɜ˞ʒʌnz, sʌm oʊld, sʌm nu, ɔl mɔɹ ɔɹ lɛs ɜ˞ɪdʒʌnʌl.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech sounds moderate in pace but is quite confined in the soundscape with a moderate ambient sound recording.'

jenny/10267

One of these was the 'P.C.

one of these was the 'p.c.

moderate speed

wʌn ʌv ðiz wɑz ðʌ 'pi.si.

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny speaks with a moderate tone, lacking both clarity and expressiveness.'

jenny/10268

', for as secret societies were the fashion, it was thought proper to have one, and as all of the girls admired Dickens, they called themselves the Pickwick Club.

', for as secret societies were the fashion, it was thought proper to have one, and as all of the girls admired dickens, they called themselves the pickwick club.

slightly fast

', fɔɹ æz sikɹʌt sʌsaɪʌtiz wɜ˞ ðʌ fæʃʌn, ɪt wɑz θɔt pɹɑpɜ˞ tu hæv wʌn, ʌnd æz ɔl ʌv ðʌ ɡɜ˞lz ʌdmaɪɜ˞d dɪkʌnz, ðeɪ kɔld ðɛmsɛlvz ðʌ pɪkwɪk klʌb.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's voice is very quiet and monotone in this moderate ambient sound.'

jenny/10269

in different colors on each, and the weekly newspaper called, The Pickwick Portfolio, to which all contributed something, while Jo, who reveled in pens and ink, was the editor.

in different colors on each, and the weekly newspaper called, the pickwick portfolio, to which all contributed something, while jo, who reveled in pens and ink, was the editor.

slightly fast

ɪn dɪfɜ˞ʌnt kʌlɜ˞z ɑn itʃ, ʌnd ðʌ wikli nuzpeɪpɜ˞ kɔld, ðʌ pɪkwɪk pɔɹtfoʊlioʊ, tu wɪtʃ ɔl kʌntɹɪbjutɪd sʌmθɪŋ, waɪl dʒoʊ, hu ɹɛvʌld ɪn pɛnz ʌnd ɪŋk, wɑz ðʌ ɛdʌtɜ˞.

quite noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech sample is very noisy and has a lot of background noise. The speaker's voice is quite monotone, and it is spoken quite fast.'

jenny/1026

And only yesterday, he reflected, it had been announced that the ration was to be reduced to twenty grammes a week.

and only yesterday, he reflected, it had been announced that the ration was to be reduced to twenty grammes a week.

quite fast

ʌnd oʊnli jɛstɜ˞deɪ, hi ɹɪflɛktɪd, ɪt hæd bɪn ʌnaʊnst ðæt ðʌ ɹæʃʌn wɑz tu bi ɹʌdust tu twɛnti ʌ wik.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's voice is very quiet and monotone, with some background noise'.

jenny/10270

At seven o'clock, the four members ascended to the clubroom, tied their badges round their heads, and took their seats with great solemnity.

at seven o'clock, the four members ascended to the clubroom, tied their badges round their heads, and took their seats with great solemnity.

moderate speed

æt sɛvʌn oʊ'klɑk, ðʌ fɔɹ mɛmbɜ˞z ʌsɛndɪd tu ðʌ , taɪd ðɛɹ bædʒɪz ɹaʊnd ðɛɹ hɛdz, ʌnd tʊk ðɛɹ sits wɪð ɡɹeɪt sʌlɛmnʌti.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'The speech is quite clear, but there's a moderate amount of background noise and a slightly monotonous tone.'

jenny/10272

'THE PICKWICK PORTFOLIO'

'the pickwick portfolio'

moderate speed

'ðʌ pɪkwɪk pɔɹtfoʊlioʊ'

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

'Jenny's speech is very clear, but the recording is quite confined, making it sound somewhat echoic.'