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jenny/13550
But it's hard to make peace with someone unless you engage with them.
but it's hard to make peace with someone unless you engage with them.
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quite fast
bʌt ɪt'ɛs hɑɹd tu meɪk pis wɪð sʌmwʌn ʌnlɛs ju ɛnɡeɪdʒ wɪð ðɛm.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone and speaks quite quickly.'
jenny/13551
This was one of the most difficult things for us to accept and we only came to it because of the repeated failure of all attempts to find peace by bringing together only the moderates on both sides.
this was one of the most difficult things for us to accept and we only came to it because of the repeated failure of all attempts to find peace by bringing together only the moderates on both sides.
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slightly fast
ðɪs wɑz wʌn ʌv ðʌ moʊst dɪfʌkʌlt θɪŋz fɔɹ ʌs tu æksɛpt ʌnd wi oʊnli keɪm tu ɪt bɪkɔz ʌv ðʌ ɹɪpitɪd feɪljɜ˞ ʌv ɔl ʌtɛmpts tu faɪnd pis baɪ bɹɪŋɪŋ tʌɡɛðɜ˞ oʊnli ðʌ mɑdɜ˞ʌts ɑn boʊθ saɪdz.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very noisy and has a very monotonous tone, spoken very slowly.'
jenny/13552
Now it seems self evident to us that it is necessary to bring in the people who are causing the violence, but it was in no way obvious at the time.
now it seems self evident to us that it is necessary to bring in the people who are causing the violence, but it was in no way obvious at the time.
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slightly fast
naʊ ɪt simz sɛlf ɛvʌdʌnt tu ʌs ðæt ɪt ɪz nɛsʌsɛɹi tu bɹɪŋ ɪn ðʌ pipʌl hu ɑɹ kɑzɪŋ ðʌ vaɪʌlʌns, bʌt ɪt wɑz ɪn noʊ weɪ ɑbviʌs æt ðʌ taɪm.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is clear but slightly noisy, with a moderate tone and a slow pace.'
jenny/13553
And it still is not at all obvious to Israel and the United States in dealing with Palestinian question.
and it still is not at all obvious to israel and the united states in dealing with palestinian question.
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slightly fast
ʌnd ɪt stɪl ɪz nɑt æt ɔl ɑbviʌs tu ɪzɹiʌl ʌnd ðʌ junaɪtɪd steɪts ɪn dilɪŋ wɪð pælɪstɪniʌn kwɛstʃʌn.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very noisy and monotone, with limited variations in pace and tone.'
jenny/13554
It was a national commitment, not a governmental commitment only.
it was a national commitment, not a governmental commitment only.
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slightly fast
ɪt wɑz ʌ næʃʌnʌl kʌmɪtmʌnt, nɑt ʌ ɡʌvɜ˞mɛntʌl kʌmɪtmʌnt oʊnli.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is quite clear, but there's a slight echo in the background that can be heard in quiet moments.'.
jenny/13555
Without that sense of national commitment in both Britain and Ireland I do not believe we could have come so far.
without that sense of national commitment in both britain and ireland i do not believe we could have come so far.
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slightly fast
wɪθaʊt ðæt sɛns ʌv næʃʌnʌl kʌmɪtmʌnt ɪn boʊθ bɹɪtʌn ʌnd aɪɜ˞lʌnd aɪ du nɑt bɪliv wi kʊd hæv kʌm soʊ fɑɹ.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and slightly noisy, recorded in a confined space with moderate background noise.'
jenny/13556
The degree of painstaking administrative and procedural discussion necessary in the pre-negotiation period should also be noted.
the degree of painstaking administrative and procedural discussion necessary in the pre negotiation period should also be noted.
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slightly fast
ðʌ dɪɡɹi ʌv peɪnsteɪkɪŋ ʌdmɪnʌstɹeɪtɪv ʌnd pɹʌsidʒɜ˞ʌl dɪskʌʃʌn nɛsʌsɛɹi ɪn ðʌ pɹi-nɪɡoʊʃieɪʃʌn pɪɹiʌd ʃʊd ɔlsoʊ bi noʊtʌd.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and slightly noisy, delivered at a moderate pace.'
jenny/13557
Those years were not years of perfect achievement.
those years were not years of perfect achievement.
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slightly fast
ðoʊz jɪɹz wɜ˞ nɑt jɪɹz ʌv pɜ˞fɛkt ʌtʃivmʌnt.
very clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's voice is quite clear and monotone, but there is a bit of a roominess to it.'
jenny/13558
Mistakes were made regularly, but the consistent, gradual and increasingly inclusive approach was essential.
mistakes were made regularly, but the consistent, gradual and increasingly inclusive approach was essential.
172.227249
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slightly fast
mɪsteɪks wɜ˞ meɪd ɹɛɡjʌlɜ˞li, bʌt ðʌ kʌnsɪstʌnt, ɡɹædʒuʌl ʌnd ɪnkɹisɪŋli ɪnklusɪv ʌpɹoʊtʃ wɑz ɛsɛnʃʌl.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very clear but has a moderate amount of ambient noise. The tone is very monotone, with a slight hint of fast pacing in the delivery'.
jenny/13559
I have seen a number of processes fail in other parts of the world at least in part from a failure to understand how essential this infrastructure is.
i have seen a number of processes fail in other parts of the world at least in part from a failure to understand how essential this infrastructure is.
167.941772
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slightly fast
aɪ hæv sin ʌ nʌmbɜ˞ ʌv pɹɑsɛsʌz feɪl ɪn ʌðɜ˞ pɑɹts ʌv ðʌ wɜ˞ld æt list ɪn pɑɹt fɹʌm ʌ feɪljɜ˞ tu ʌndɜ˞stænd haʊ ɛsɛnʃʌl ðɪs ɪnfɹʌstɹʌktʃɜ˞ ɪz.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is quite monotone, but there is a bit of background noise and a slight hint of fast pacing'.
jenny/1355
A tinny music was trickling from the telescreens.
a tinny music was trickling from the telescreens.
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slightly fast
ʌ tɪni mjuzɪk wɑz tɹɪklɪŋ fɹʌm ðʌ .
quite clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Jenny speaks with a slightly monotone tone, but her voice is clear and relatively quiet.'
jenny/13560
I have already noted that the wider international community was important, and particularly during the two Clinton administrations, the United States of America.
i have already noted that the wider international community was important, and particularly during the two clinton administrations, the united states of america.
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slightly fast
aɪ hæv ɔlɹɛdi noʊtʌd ðæt ðʌ waɪdɜ˞ ɪntɜ˞næʃʌnʌl kʌmjunʌti wɑz ɪmpɔɹtʌnt, ʌnd pɑɹtɪkjʌlɜ˞li dʊɹɪŋ ðʌ tu klɪntʌn ædmɪnɪstɹeɪʃʌnz, ðʌ junaɪtɪd steɪts ʌv ʌmɛɹʌkʌ.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The recording is of poor quality, with significant background noise and a very monotone tone.'
jenny/13561
They provided economic assistance, encouragement, expertise and mediation.
they provided economic assistance, encouragement, expertise and mediation.
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moderate speed
ðeɪ pɹʌvaɪdɪd ɛkʌnɑmɪk ʌsɪstʌns, ɛnkɜ˞ɪdʒmʌnt, ɛkspɜ˞tiz ʌnd midieɪʃʌn.
very clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks quietly and in a monotone voice, with clear and concise pronunciation.'
jenny/13562
Visits were arranged for Northern Ireland politicians to other parts of the world to see conflict resolution at work.
visits were arranged for northern ireland politicians to other parts of the world to see conflict resolution at work.
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18.013323
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slightly fast
vɪzɪts wɜ˞ ɜ˞eɪndʒd fɔɹ nɔɹðɜ˞n aɪɜ˞lʌnd pɑlʌtɪʃʌnz tu ʌðɜ˞ pɑɹts ʌv ðʌ wɜ˞ld tu si kɑnflɪkt ɹɛzʌluʃʌn æt wɜ˞k.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very quiet and monotone tone, with some background noise that is too loud and distracting.'
jenny/13563
South Africa was particularly helpful here.
south africa was particularly helpful here.
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quite fast
saʊθ æfɹʌkɑ wɑz pɑɹtɪkjʌlɜ˞li hɛlpfʌl hiɹ.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is clear, with minimal background noise and a consistent tone.'
jenny/13564
The International Fund for Ireland was established to channel financial aid from the United States, the EU, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
the international fund for ireland was established to channel financial aid from the united states, the eu, canada, australia and new zealand.
169.553085
16.646837
51.755447
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moderate speed
ðʌ ɪntɜ˞næʃʌnʌl fʌnd fɔɹ aɪɜ˞lʌnd wɑz ɪstæblɪʃt tu tʃænʌl fʌnænʃʌl eɪd fɹʌm ðʌ junaɪtɪd steɪts, ðʌ iju, kænʌdʌ, ɔstɹeɪljʌ ʌnd nu zilʌnd.
very noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very noisy and has a very monotone tone, delivered very slowly.'
jenny/13565
This aid was targeted to give training, consultancy and advice to small businesses and community groups trying to build a more entrepreneurial economy.
this aid was targeted to give training, consultancy and advice to small businesses and community groups trying to build a more entrepreneurial economy.
167.283966
14.205957
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59.700535
slightly fast
ðɪs eɪd wɑz tɑɹɡʌtɪd tu ɡɪv tɹeɪnɪŋ, kʌnsʌltʌnsi ʌnd ædvaɪs tu smɔl bɪznʌsʌz ʌnd kʌmjunʌti ɡɹups tɹaɪɪŋ tu bɪld ʌ mɔɹ ɑntɹʌpɹʌnɜ˞iʌl ɪkɑnʌmi.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone, quite boring, and there's a lot of background noise, making it difficult to understand.'
jenny/13566
Economic development is important in itself, but it is an instrument with which to build peace; it is not the essence of the peace-making.
economic development is important in itself, but it is an instrument with which to build peace, it is not the essence of the peace making.
168.763306
16.160664
62.066406
59.726246
slightly fast
ɛkʌnɑmɪk dɪvɛlʌpmʌnt ɪz ɪmpɔɹtʌnt ɪn ɪtsɛlf, bʌt ɪt ɪz æn ɪnstɹʌmʌnt wɪð wɪtʃ tu bɪld pis; ɪt ɪz nɑt ðʌ ɛsʌns ʌv ðʌ pis-meɪkɪŋ.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone, with minimal variation in pace and tone.'
jenny/13567
One of the most important contributions made by our outside friends was the quality of the help and the people they provided.
one of the most important contributions made by our outside friends was the quality of the help and the people they provided.
167.799667
19.471544
57.930885
59.763824
slightly fast
wʌn ʌv ðʌ moʊst ɪmpɔɹtʌnt kɑntɹʌbjuʃʌnz meɪd baɪ aʊɜ˞ aʊtsaɪd fɹɛndz wɑz ðʌ kwɑlʌti ʌv ðʌ hɛlp ʌnd ðʌ pipʌl ðeɪ pɹʌvaɪdɪd.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone, with a slightly noisy and confined feel to it.'
jenny/13569
He did not bring his own solutions to the talks.
he did not bring his own solutions to the talks.
171.73735
22.72212
71.08268
59.34322
slightly fast
hi dɪd nɑt bɹɪŋ hɪz oʊn sʌluʃʌnz tu ðʌ tɔks.
very clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there is a bit of background noise that makes it sound slightly monotonous.'
jenny/1356
The three men sat in their corner almost motionless, never speaking.
the three men sat in their corner almost motionless, never speaking.
219.203278
33.139687
65.758209
59.645443
slightly fast
ðʌ θɹi mɛn sæt ɪn ðɛɹ kɔɹnɜ˞ ɔlmoʊst moʊʃʌnlʌs, nɛvɜ˞ spikɪŋ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and concise, but there's a slight background noise that seems to be present in the recording.'
jenny/13570
He listened patiently and carefully for a very long time to all the different parties to the problem.
he listened patiently and carefully for a very long time to all the different parties to the problem.
171.431992
17.707134
53.255943
59.5723
moderate speed
hi lɪsʌnd peɪʃʌntli ʌnd kɛɹfʌli fɔɹ ʌ vɛɹi lɔŋ taɪm tu ɔl ðʌ dɪfɜ˞ʌnt pɑɹtiz tu ðʌ pɹɑblʌm.
very noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very quiet and monotone tone in a room with a lot of background noise.'
jenny/13571
He excluded no-one, and developed the process in such a way that parties brought their proposals to him in the presence of each other.
he excluded no one, and developed the process in such a way that parties brought their proposals to him in the presence of each other.
174.019897
16.486521
61.809334
59.82943
slightly fast
hi ɪkskludʌd noʊ-wʌn, ʌnd dɪvɛlʌpt ðʌ pɹɑsɛs ɪn sʌtʃ ʌ weɪ ðæt pɑɹtiz bɹɔt ðɛɹ pɹʌpoʊzʌlz tu hɪm ɪn ðʌ pɹɛzʌns ʌv itʃ ʌðɜ˞.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'This recording is of very good quality, with a moderate ambient sound and a very monotone delivery.'
jenny/13572
They did not reach agreement in this way, but he built such trust that when the parties had exhausted the process of talking, they asked him to bring forward proposals based on his understandings.
they did not reach agreement in this way, but he built such trust that when the parties had exhausted the process of talking, they asked him to bring forward proposals based on his understandings.
169.31749
17.068661
61.009007
59.767445
slightly fast
ðeɪ dɪd nɑt ɹitʃ ʌɡɹimʌnt ɪn ðɪs weɪ, bʌt hi bɪlt sʌtʃ tɹʌst ðæt wɛn ðʌ pɑɹtiz hæd ɪɡzɔstɪd ðʌ pɹɑsɛs ʌv tɔkɪŋ, ðeɪ æskt hɪm tu bɹɪŋ fɔɹwɜ˞d pɹʌpoʊzʌlz beɪst ɑn hɪz ʌndɜ˞stændɪŋz.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Very confined sounding, but the overall recording is quite good, with a moderate ambient sound that gives it a sense of space.'.
jenny/13573
>> This work of building a process, rather than conjuring up a solution, is the heart of conflict resolution.
this work of building a process, rather than conjuring up a solution, is the heart of conflict resolution.
170.621338
17.39908
59.585663
59.816216
slightly fast
>> ðɪs wɜ˞k ʌv bɪldɪŋ ʌ pɹɑsɛs, ɹæðɜ˞ ðæn kɑndʒɜ˞ɪŋ ʌp ʌ sʌluʃʌn, ɪz ðʌ hɑɹt ʌv kɑnflɪkt ɹɛzʌluʃʌn.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very quiet and monotone, with only a slightly noticeable amount of background noise'.
jenny/13574
It requires skill and stamina and like the preparatory phase it may last many years.
it requires skill and stamina and like the preparatory phase it may last many years.
169.943954
20.96381
60.803047
59.831871
moderate speed
ɪt ɹikwaɪɜ˞z skɪl ʌnd stæmʌnʌ ʌnd laɪk ðʌ pɹɪpɛɹʌtɔɹi feɪz ɪt meɪ læst mɛni jɪɹz.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with moderate speed and a somewhat monotonous tone, with a bit of background noise.'
jenny/13575
There are many aspects to the negotiation.
there are many aspects to the negotiation.
171.856659
23.161648
68.389679
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slightly fast
ðɛɹ ɑɹ mɛni æspɛkts tu ðʌ nɪɡoʊʃieɪʃʌn.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very clear and consistent tone, but the recording is quite clear and lacks any significant background noise.'
jenny/13576
Perhaps the most elusive lesson however is the appreciation that there will inevitably be breakdowns but this should not be seen as the end of the process.
perhaps the most elusive lesson however is the appreciation that there will inevitably be breakdowns but this should not be seen as the end of the process.
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21.011547
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slightly fast
pɜ˞hæps ðʌ moʊst ɪlusɪv lɛsʌn haʊɛvɜ˞ ɪz ðʌ ʌpɹiʃieɪʃʌn ðæt ðɛɹ wɪl ɪnɛvʌtʌbli bi bɹeɪkdaʊnz bʌt ðɪs ʃʊd nɑt bi sin æz ðʌ ɛnd ʌv ðʌ pɹɑsɛs.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is quite monotone and slightly noisy, with a moderate level of reverberation.'
jenny/13577
A physician does not abandon his patient because of a relapse.
a physician does not abandon his patient because of a relapse.
169.475006
20.432304
69.071945
59.320534
quite fast
ʌ fʌzɪʃʌn dʌz nɑt ʌbændʌn hɪz peɪʃʌnt bɪkɔz ʌv ʌ ɹilæps.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is clear, but there's a bit of background noise that might be difficult to discern.'
jenny/13578
He knows that this is an essential feature of the ailment and he manages both his expectation and his management of the patient with this in mind.
he knows that this is an essential feature of the ailment and he manages both his expectation and his management of the patient with this in mind.
166.462646
17.494175
56.410847
59.753849
slightly fast
hi noʊz ðæt ðɪs ɪz æn ɛsɛnʃʌl fitʃɜ˞ ʌv ðʌ eɪlmʌnt ʌnd hi mænɪdʒɪz boʊθ hɪz ɛkspɛkteɪʃʌn ʌnd hɪz mænʌdʒmʌnt ʌv ðʌ peɪʃʌnt wɪð ðɪs ɪn maɪnd.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very noisy, quite monotonous, and delivered in a very confined manner.'
jenny/13579
The same is necessary in managing inter-communal relationship breakdown.
the same is necessary in managing inter communal relationship breakdown.
166.996841
23.783743
66.977821
59.222664
slightly fast
ðʌ seɪm ɪz nɛsʌsɛɹi ɪn mænʌdʒɪŋ ɪntɜ˞-kʌmjunʌl ɹileɪʃʌnʃɪp bɹeɪkdaʊn.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's voice is very clear but slightly monotone, and her delivery is slightly fast'.
jenny/1357
Uncommanded, the waiter brought fresh glasses of gin.
uncommanded, the waiter brought fresh glasses of gin.
226.098618
34.092815
69.223656
59.043827
moderate speed
, ðʌ weɪtɜ˞ bɹɔt fɹɛʃ ɡlæsʌz ʌv dʒɪn.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech sounds clear and concise, but there's a slight lack of natural variation in pace and tone.'
jenny/13580
I have said much about relationships and perhaps I should describe how this affected the construction of the Talks.
i have said much about relationships and perhaps i should describe how this affected the construction of the talks.
169.983688
18.10058
53.443951
59.817299
slightly fast
aɪ hæv sɛd mʌtʃ ʌbaʊt ɹileɪʃʌnʃɪps ʌnd pɜ˞hæps aɪ ʃʊd dɪskɹaɪb haʊ ðɪs ʌfɛktɪd ðʌ kʌnstɹʌkʃʌn ʌv ðʌ tɔks.
very noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is very noisy and has a very confined sound, with a monotone tone that's slightly fast.'
jenny/13581
So this notion of three sets of relationships was not merely academic exercise, it actually structured the whole process of the talk and who was engaged at one point.
so this notion of three sets of relationships was not merely academic exercise, it actually structured the whole process of the talk and who was engaged at one point.
167.959473
20.805984
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slightly fast
soʊ ðɪs noʊʃʌn ʌv θɹi sɛts ʌv ɹileɪʃʌnʃɪps wɑz nɑt mɪɹli ækʌdɛmɪk ɛksɜ˞saɪz, ɪt æktʃuʌli stɹʌktʃɜ˞d ðʌ hoʊl pɹɑsɛs ʌv ðʌ tɔk ʌnd hu wɑz ɛnɡeɪdʒd æt wʌn pɔɪnt.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Very good recording, but there is a bit of background noise and a slightly monotonous tone to Jenny's voice.'
jenny/13582
But it was also important to include all the issues as well as all the people who needed to be addressed.
but it was also important to include all the issues as well as all the people who needed to be addressed.
165.971558
21.03516
60.458672
59.288002
moderate speed
bʌt ɪt wɑz ɔlsoʊ ɪmpɔɹtʌnt tu ɪnklud ɔl ðʌ ɪʃuz æz wɛl æz ɔl ðʌ pipʌl hu nidʌd tu bi ʌdɹɛst.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is quite clear but has a moderate amount of background noise, with a consistent tone.'
jenny/13583
Again not only structure and process, but the language was important.
again not only structure and process, but the language was important.
166.31636
17.24877
67.704597
59.825153
slightly fast
ʌɡɛn nɑt oʊnli stɹʌktʃɜ˞ ʌnd pɹɑsɛs, bʌt ðʌ læŋɡwʌdʒ wɑz ɪmpɔɹtʌnt.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Extremely clear recording, but Jenny's voice is quite monotone and lacks any expression.'
jenny/13584
It was not surrender of weapons, implying defeat of the IRA, but decommissioning which they undertook, under international supervision, as their contribution to building peace.
it was not surrender of weapons, implying defeat of the ira, but decommissioning which they undertook, under international supervision, as their contribution to building peace.
170.483765
20.098392
63.625443
59.653584
moderate speed
ɪt wɑz nɑt sɜ˞ɛndɜ˞ ʌv wɛpʌnz, ɪmplaɪɪŋ dɪfit ʌv ðʌ aɪɹʌ, bʌt dikʌmɪʃʌnɪŋ wɪtʃ ðeɪ ʌndɜ˞tʊk, ʌndɜ˞ ɪntɜ˞næʃʌnʌl supɜ˞vɪʒʌn, æz ðɛɹ kɑntɹʌbjuʃʌn tu bɪldɪŋ pis.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a moderate pace and tone, with some ambient noise in the background, speaking in a very monotone fashion.'.
jenny/13585
When we finally came to struggling with the content of what would become the Belfast Agreement, the experience of the Europe Union again showed itself.
when we finally came to struggling with the content of what would become the belfast agreement, the experience of the europe union again showed itself.
169.012009
17.925478
61.419437
59.789574
slightly fast
wɛn wi faɪnʌli keɪm tu stɹʌɡʌlɪŋ wɪð ðʌ kɑntɛnt ʌv wʌt wʊd bɪkʌm ðʌ bɛlfæst ʌɡɹimʌnt, ðʌ ɪkspɪɹiʌns ʌv ðʌ jʊɹʌp junjʌn ʌɡɛn ʃoʊd ɪtsɛlf.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's voice is quite monotone, speaking at a moderate pace with some subtle background noise'.
jenny/13586
The most novel and creative element of the Belfast Agreement is the sharing of power in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
the most novel and creative element of the belfast agreement is the sharing of power in the northern ireland assembly.
166.948517
16.596058
59.524876
59.796749
slightly fast
ðʌ moʊst nɑvʌl ʌnd kɹieɪtɪv ɛlʌmʌnt ʌv ðʌ bɛlfæst ʌɡɹimʌnt ɪz ðʌ ʃɛɹɪŋ ʌv paʊɜ˞ ɪn ðʌ nɔɹðɜ˞n aɪɜ˞lʌnd ʌsɛmbli.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
''Jenny's speech is very quiet, with some background noise and a very monotone tone.''
jenny/13587
A winner takes all approach in a first-past-the-post election would entrench unionist majoritarianism and was clearly out of the question from the start.
a winner takes all approach in a first past the post election would entrench unionist majoritarianism and was clearly out of the question from the start.
166.001373
17.254358
55.820797
58.208591
moderate speed
ʌ wɪnɜ˞ teɪks ɔl ʌpɹoʊtʃ ɪn ʌ fɜ˞st-pæst-ðʌ-poʊst ɪlɛkʃʌn wʊd ɛntɹɛntʃ junjʌnʌst ʌnd wɑz klɪɹli aʊt ʌv ðʌ kwɛstʃʌn fɹʌm ðʌ stɑɹt.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech is very noisy, but the monotone tone and moderate pace create a sense of calm and relaxation.'
jenny/13588
The new Assembly and the Executive drawn from it are entirely proportional.
the new assembly and the executive drawn from it are entirely proportional.
168.476349
14.668136
62.473083
59.737598
moderate speed
ðʌ nu ʌsɛmbli ʌnd ðʌ ɪɡzɛkjʌtɪv dɹɔn fɹʌm ɪt ɑɹ ɪntaɪɜ˞li pɹʌpɔɹʃʌnʌl.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very clear but somewhat noisy, with a moderate tone and a moderate pace.'
jenny/13589
Imagine the difference that would make in the United States election.
imagine the difference that would make in the united states election.
171.363449
19.497601
70.725533
59.488514
quite fast
ɪmædʒʌn ðʌ dɪfɜ˞ʌns ðæt wʊd meɪk ɪn ðʌ junaɪtɪd steɪts ɪlɛkʃʌn.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is crystal clear, but the recording is quite confined, making it sound very clear.'
jenny/1358
There was a chessboard on the table beside them, with the pieces set out but no game started.
there was a chessboard on the table beside them, with the pieces set out but no game started.
223.089233
39.176857
70.445808
58.510742
quite fast
ðɛɹ wɑz ʌ tʃɛsbɔɹd ɑn ðʌ teɪbʌl bɪsaɪd ðɛm, wɪð ðʌ pisʌz sɛt aʊt bʌt noʊ ɡeɪm stɑɹtɪd.
quite clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very clear and controlled tone in a relatively quiet environment with moderate speed and minimal background noise.'.
jenny/13590
The First Minister may be the leader of the largest party in the larger section of the community, if he cannot act without the full agreement of the Deputy First Minister.
the first minister may be the leader of the largest party in the larger section of the community, if he cannot act without the full agreement of the deputy first minister.
163.882919
18.096512
60.078648
59.801239
slightly fast
ðʌ fɜ˞st mɪnʌstɜ˞ meɪ bi ðʌ lidɜ˞ ʌv ðʌ lɑɹdʒʌst pɑɹti ɪn ðʌ lɑɹdʒɜ˞ sɛkʃʌn ʌv ðʌ kʌmjunʌti, ɪf hi kænɑt ækt wɪθaʊt ðʌ fʊl ʌɡɹimʌnt ʌv ðʌ dɛpjʌti fɜ˞st mɪnʌstɜ˞.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and well-recorded, but there's a slight amount of background noise and monotone delivery.'.
jenny/13591
There are at least two others.
there are at least two others.
174.109222
18.044361
69.02861
59.375065
moderate speed
ðɛɹ ɑɹ æt list tu ʌðɜ˞z.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with moderate clarity and monotone, lacking any significant background noise or rapid pace.'
jenny/13592
Until people in any conflict begin to turn away from violence as a means of solving their predicament they are unlikely to be prepared to accept that the prize of peace is worth the price of peace.
until people in any conflict begin to turn away from violence as a means of solving their predicament they are unlikely to be prepared to accept that the prize of peace is worth the price of peace.
170.643982
18.660831
59.608887
59.794075
slightly fast
ʌntɪl pipʌl ɪn ɛni kɑnflɪkt bɪɡɪn tu tɜ˞n ʌweɪ fɹʌm vaɪʌlʌns æz ʌ minz ʌv sɑlvɪŋ ðɛɹ pɹɪdɪkʌmʌnt ðeɪ ɑɹ ʌnlaɪkli tu bi pɹipɛɹd tu æksɛpt ðæt ðʌ pɹaɪz ʌv pis ɪz wɜ˞θ ðʌ pɹaɪs ʌv pis.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks in a monotone tone, with some background noise and a slightly fast pace.'
jenny/13593
The community needs to be weary of war and prepared to accept an outcome that is less than their ideal, a compromise for the sake of peace.
the community needs to be weary of war and prepared to accept an outcome that is less than their ideal, a compromise for the sake of peace.
170.481781
18.774506
56.684597
59.82589
moderate speed
ðʌ kʌmjunʌti nidz tu bi wɪɹi ʌv wɔɹ ʌnd pɹipɛɹd tu æksɛpt æn aʊtkʌm ðæt ɪz lɛs ðæn ðɛɹ aɪdil, ʌ kɑmpɹʌmaɪz fɔɹ ðʌ seɪk ʌv pis.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is very noisy, has a quite monotone tone, and is recorded in a highly confined space with a lot of background noise'.
jenny/13594
Central to this is the rebuilding of the rule of law.
central to this is the rebuilding of the rule of law.
172.031082
17.526075
71.735321
59.484821
slightly fast
sɛntɹʌl tu ðɪs ɪz ðʌ ɹibɪldɪŋ ʌv ðʌ ɹul ʌv lɔ.
very clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is very clear, but there is a bit of a monotone quality to it.'
jenny/13595
Rebuilding the rule of law is an exceptionally complex and emotionally demanding area and it is closely linked to the position of minorities.
rebuilding the rule of law is an exceptionally complex and emotionally demanding area and it is closely linked to the position of minorities.
167.895096
19.477306
57.305283
59.640739
moderate speed
ɹibɪldɪŋ ðʌ ɹul ʌv lɔ ɪz æn ɪksɛpʃʌnʌli kɑmplɛks ʌnd ɪmoʊʃnʌli dɪmændɪŋ ɛɹiʌ ʌnd ɪt ɪz kloʊsli lɪŋkt tu ðʌ pʌzɪʃʌn ʌv maɪnɔɹʌtiz.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is very clear but slightly noisy, with a consistent tone.'
jenny/13596
Rights, responsibilities, and respect for minorities are also very difficult issues, but they cannot be avoided because they are at the core of such conflicts.
rights, responsibilities, and respect for minorities are also very difficult issues, but they cannot be avoided because they are at the core of such conflicts.
165.607773
15.143571
57.858807
59.84404
slightly fast
ɹaɪts, ɹispɑnsʌbɪlʌtiz, ʌnd ɹɪspɛkt fɔɹ maɪnɔɹʌtiz ɑɹ ɔlsoʊ vɛɹi dɪfʌkʌlt ɪʃuz, bʌt ðeɪ kænɑt bi ʌvɔɪdɪd bɪkɔz ðeɪ ɑɹ æt ðʌ kɔɹ ʌv sʌtʃ kʌnflɪkts.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very quiet and monotone, with some background noise and a slight robotic quality.'
jenny/13597
Usually particular political protections are required, at least for a transitional period.
usually particular political protections are required, at least for a transitional period.
171.652161
22.145473
54.011612
59.510342
slightly fast
juʒʌwʌli pɜ˞tɪkjʌlɜ˞ pʌlɪtʌkʌl pɹʌtɛkʃʌnz ɑɹ ɹikwaɪɜ˞d, æt list fɔɹ ʌ tɹænsɪʃʌnʌl pɪɹiʌd.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is very noisy with a lot of background noise, and the tone is quite monotone.'
jenny/13598
It's a very tight model of power-sharing constructed to deal specifically with our own situation.
it's a very tight model of power sharing constructed to deal specifically with our own situation.
167.840714
19.669025
54.835232
59.657574
slightly fast
ɪt'ɛs ʌ vɛɹi taɪt mɑdʌl ʌv paʊɜ˞-ʃɛɹɪŋ kʌnstɹʌktʌd tu dil spʌsɪfɪkli wɪð aʊɜ˞ oʊn sɪtʃueɪʃʌn.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very noisy and monotone, with limited variation in pace and tone.'
jenny/13599
And it's not without its problems because it can lead to long term political stasis and gridlock, and no one can tell whether it will eventually survive.
and it's not without its problems because it can lead to long term political stasis and gridlock, and no one can tell whether it will eventually survive.
169.826965
14.727631
62.815975
59.779762
slightly fast
ʌnd ɪt'ɛs nɑt wɪθaʊt ɪts pɹɑblʌmz bɪkɔz ɪt kæn lɛd tu lɔŋ tɜ˞m pʌlɪtʌkʌl ʌnd ɡɹɪdlɑk, ʌnd noʊ wʌn kæn tɛl wɛðɜ˞ ɪt wɪl ɪvɛntʃʌwʌli sɜ˞vaɪv.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Very confined sounding, a moderate ambient sound, and Jenny's voice is very monotone, speaking slightly faster than usual.'
jenny/1359
And then, for perhaps half a minute in all, something happened to the telescreens.
and then, for perhaps half a minute in all, something happened to the telescreens.
216.980499
34.682911
68.939552
59.786903
slightly fast
ʌnd ðɛn, fɔɹ pɜ˞hæps hæf ʌ mɪnʌt ɪn ɔl, sʌmθɪŋ hæpʌnd tu ðʌ .
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech is recorded very clearly, but the speaker's voice is quite monotone and there's very little background noise.'.
jenny/135
then there was a wonderful shot of a child's arm going up up up right up into the air a helicopter with a camera in its nose must have followed it up and there was a lot of applause from the party seats but a woman down in the prole part of the house suddenly started kicking up a fuss and shouting they didnt oughter of showed it not in front of kids they didnt it aint right not in front of kids it aint until the police turned her turned her out i dont suppose anything happened to her nobody cares what the proles say typical prole reaction they never --.
then there was a wonderful shot of a child's arm going up up up right up into the air a helicopter with a camera in its nose must have followed it up and there was a lot of applause from the party seats but a woman down in the prole part of the house suddenly started kicking up a fuss and shouting they didnt oughter of showed it not in front of kids they didnt it aint right not in front of kids it aint until the police turned her turned her out i dont suppose anything happened to her nobody cares what the proles say typical prole reaction they never .
119.406662
12.160332
70.612129
59.828144
very fast
ðɛn ðɛɹ wɑz ʌ wʌndɜ˞fʌl ʃɑt ʌv ʌ tʃaɪld'ɛs ɑɹm ɡoʊɪŋ ʌp ʌp ʌp ɹaɪt ʌp ɪntu ðʌ ɛɹ ʌ hɛlɪkɑptɜ˞ wɪð ʌ kæmɜ˞ʌ ɪn ɪts noʊz mʌst hæv fɑloʊd ɪt ʌp ʌnd ðɛɹ wɑz ʌ lɑt ʌv ʌplɔz fɹʌm ðʌ pɑɹti sits bʌt ʌ wʊmʌn daʊn ɪn ðʌ pɑɹt ʌv ðʌ haʊs sʌdʌnli stɑɹtɪd kɪkɪŋ ʌp ʌ fʌs ʌnd ʃaʊtɪŋ ðeɪ ʌv ʃoʊd ɪt nɑt ɪn fɹʌnt ʌv kɪdz ðeɪ ɪt ɹaɪt nɑt ɪn fɹʌnt ʌv kɪdz ɪt ʌntɪl ðʌ pʌlis tɜ˞nd hɜ˞ tɜ˞nd hɜ˞ aʊt aɪ sʌpoʊz ɛniθɪŋ hæpʌnd tu hɜ˞ noʊbɑdi kɛɹz wʌt ðʌ seɪ tɪpʌkʌl ɹiækʃʌn ðeɪ nɛvɜ˞ --.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but recorded with a very fast pace, resulting in a bit of a robotic delivery.'
jenny/13600
But in the end it's necessary to move beyond even such processes, formulae and regulations in preventing and resolving conflict.
but in the end it's necessary to move beyond even such processes, formulae and regulations in preventing and resolving conflict.
168.30217
14.706903
56.313213
59.811924
moderate speed
bʌt ɪn ðʌ ɛnd ɪt'ɛs nɛsʌsɛɹi tu muv bɪɑnd ivɪn sʌtʃ pɹɑsɛsʌz, fɔɹmjʌleɪ ʌnd ɹɛɡjʌleɪʃʌnz ɪn pɹɪvɛntɪŋ ʌnd ɹizɑlvɪŋ kɑnflɪkt.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very noisy and has a very monotone delivery, sounding quite confined despite the moderate speed of delivery.'
jenny/13601
While relationships and communities cannot survive without the stability of structures and relationships they are based on more than the observance of rules and laws.
while relationships and communities cannot survive without the stability of structures and relationships they are based on more than the observance of rules and laws.
164.53331
15.628119
60.590061
59.747326
slightly fast
waɪl ɹileɪʃʌnʃɪps ʌnd kʌmjunʌtiz kænɑt sɜ˞vaɪv wɪθaʊt ðʌ stʌbɪlɪti ʌv stɹʌktʃɜ˞z ʌnd ɹileɪʃʌnʃɪps ðeɪ ɑɹ beɪst ɑn mɔɹ ðæn ðʌ ʌbzɜ˞vʌns ʌv ɹulz ʌnd lɔz.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone, and the background sounds are moderate in level'.
jenny/13602
There must also be a spirit of generosity and respect.
there must also be a spirit of generosity and respect.
164.457474
22.372028
69.100883
58.357857
slightly fast
ðɛɹ mʌst ɔlsoʊ bi ʌ spɪɹʌt ʌv dʒɛnɜ˞ɑsʌti ʌnd ɹɪspɛkt.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a clear tone, but her voice is quite monotone and slightly fast.'
jenny/13603
Without this they cannot flourish and conflict is never truly put to the past.
without this they cannot flourish and conflict is never truly put to the past.
168.196991
13.611835
69.959511
59.196152
slightly fast
wɪθaʊt ðɪs ðeɪ kænɑt flɜ˞ɪʃ ʌnd kɑnflɪkt ɪz nɛvɜ˞ tɹuli pʊt tu ðʌ pæst.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but the recording is quite confined, making it difficult to understand at times.'
jenny/13604
Rules and rights can provide the context for the conflict to be stopped, but only a new culture of mutual respect can prevent it returning.
rules and rights can provide the context for the conflict to be stopped, but only a new culture of mutual respect can prevent it returning.
167.313354
16.740232
58.461555
59.472771
slightly fast
ɹulz ʌnd ɹaɪts kæn pɹʌvaɪd ðʌ kɑntɛkst fɔɹ ðʌ kɑnflɪkt tu bi stɑpt, bʌt oʊnli ʌ nu kʌltʃɜ˞ ʌv mjutʃuʌl ɹɪspɛkt kæn pɹɪvɛnt ɪt ɹɪtɜ˞nɪŋ.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech sounds quite monotone, with some slight background noise and a very confined, muffled sound.'
jenny/13605
Developing that political culture of respect and trust is not a pre-requisite or a pre-condition for reaching agreement, much less for starting a process.
developing that political culture of respect and trust is not a pre requisite or a pre condition for reaching agreement, much less for starting a process.
167.294739
16.85293
64.057098
59.766212
slightly fast
dɪvɛlʌpɪŋ ðæt pʌlɪtʌkʌl kʌltʃɜ˞ ʌv ɹɪspɛkt ʌnd tɹʌst ɪz nɑt ʌ pɹi-ɹɛkwʌzʌt ɔɹ ʌ pɹi-kʌndɪʃʌn fɔɹ ɹitʃɪŋ ʌɡɹimʌnt, mʌtʃ lɛs fɔɹ stɑɹtɪŋ ʌ pɹɑsɛs.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but there's a bit of background noise and her tone is very monotone.'
jenny/13606
It is a possible outcome and is the task that this generation in Northern Ireland has shouldered.
it is a possible outcome and is the task that this generation in northern ireland has shouldered.
168.982498
16.888012
60.290081
59.457073
slightly fast
ɪt ɪz ʌ pɑsʌbʌl aʊtkʌm ʌnd ɪz ðʌ tæsk ðæt ðɪs dʒɛnɜ˞eɪʃʌn ɪn nɔɹðɜ˞n aɪɜ˞lʌnd hæz ʃoʊldɜ˞d.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech sounds very monotone, with some background noise and a slightly fast pace.'
jenny/13607
>> This has been the story of a community made up largely, though not exclusively of two groups of people and those with whom they relate.
this has been the story of a community made up largely, though not exclusively of two groups of people and those with whom they relate.
170.999008
15.064505
64.165222
59.81358
slightly fast
>> ðɪs hæz bɪn ðʌ stɔɹi ʌv ʌ kʌmjunʌti meɪd ʌp lɑɹdʒli, ðoʊ nɑt ɪksklusɪvli ʌv tu ɡɹups ʌv pipʌl ʌnd ðoʊz wɪð hum ðeɪ ɹɪleɪt.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very quiet and monotone, with a hint of background noise and occasional fast phrases.'
jenny/13608
Eventually the strategic circumstances changed so that Britain no longer required their loyalty or for them to act to maintain its hegemony.
eventually the strategic circumstances changed so that britain no longer required their loyalty or for them to act to maintain its hegemony.
166.777481
20.864832
51.559906
59.715736
slightly fast
ɪvɛntʃʌwʌli ðʌ stɹʌtidʒɪk sɜ˞kʌmstænsʌz tʃeɪndʒd soʊ ðæt bɹɪtʌn noʊ lɔŋɡɜ˞ ɹikwaɪɜ˞d ðɛɹ lɔɪʌlti ɔɹ fɔɹ ðɛm tu ækt tu meɪnteɪn ɪts hidʒɛmʌni.
very noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech is very noisy and has a lot of background noise, but the tone is consistent and monotone.'
jenny/13609
Prime Minister Netanyahu told me that the difference was that the IRA did not want to destroy Britain, but Hamas wanted to destroy Israel.
prime minister netanyahu told me that the difference was that the ira did not want to destroy britain, but hamas wanted to destroy israel.
169.632965
16.474833
60.56905
59.625256
slightly fast
pɹaɪm mɪnʌstɜ˞ nɛtʌnjɑhu toʊld mi ðæt ðʌ dɪfɜ˞ʌns wɑz ðæt ðʌ aɪɹʌ dɪd nɑt wɑnt tu dɪstɹɔɪ bɹɪtʌn, bʌt hɑmɑs wɔntɪd tu dɪstɹɔɪ ɪzɹiʌl.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's voice is very monotone and slightly fast, with a bit of background noise'.
jenny/1360
The tune that they were playing changed, and the tone of the music changed too.
the tune that they were playing changed, and the tone of the music changed too.
223.072357
47.44175
68.374924
59.178467
quite fast
ðʌ tun ðæt ðeɪ wɜ˞ pleɪɪŋ tʃeɪndʒd, ʌnd ðʌ toʊn ʌv ðʌ mjuzɪk tʃeɪndʒd tu.
quite clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'The speech is very clear, but there is some background noise that can be heard. The tone is slightly monotone, but it's delivered very quickly.'
jenny/13610
He missed the point.
he missed the point.
173.934357
17.228903
70.166862
56.037796
moderate speed
hi mɪst ðʌ pɔɪnt.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear, but she speaks in a very monotone tone with minimal variation in pace or volume'.
jenny/13611
The Protestant unionists of Northern Ireland were not exercised about Britain.
the protestant unionists of northern ireland were not exercised about britain.
173.908127
20.284307
68.260948
59.714455
slightly fast
ðʌ pɹɑtʌstʌnt junjʌnɪsts ʌv nɔɹðɜ˞n aɪɜ˞lʌnd wɜ˞ nɑt ɛksɜ˞saɪzd ʌbaʊt bɹɪtʌn.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is clear but has a slight monotone quality with occasional fast bursts of energy.'.
jenny/13612
Their concern was that the IRA did indeed want to destroy Northern Ireland.
their concern was that the ira did indeed want to destroy northern ireland.
167.829819
19.731194
71.500824
58.263172
slightly fast
ðɛɹ kʌnsɜ˞n wɑz ðæt ðʌ aɪɹʌ dɪd ɪndid wɑnt tu dɪstɹɔɪ nɔɹðɜ˞n aɪɜ˞lʌnd.
very clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks very clearly and monotone, with no noticeable background noise or fast pacing.'.
jenny/13613
The IRA posed, in the current political parlance of the Middle East, an 'existential threat' to Northern Protestants.
the ira posed, in the current political parlance of the middle east, an 'existential threat' to northern protestants.
169.488541
20.163498
58.263031
59.729847
slightly fast
ðʌ aɪɹʌ poʊzd, ɪn ðʌ kɜ˞ʌnt pʌlɪtʌkʌl pɑɹlʌns ʌv ðʌ mɪdʌl ist, æn 'ɛɡzɪstɛnʃʌl θɹɛt' tu nɔɹðɜ˞n pɹɑtʌstʌnts.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and concise, but there is a slight amount of background noise and a slight monotone tone.'
jenny/13614
I have previously seen the failure of leaders to read the runes and learn from historical similarities despite differences.
i have previously seen the failure of leaders to read the runes and learn from historical similarities despite differences.
175.565857
17.075047
59.368618
59.652496
slightly fast
aɪ hæv pɹiviʌsli sin ðʌ feɪljɜ˞ ʌv lidɜ˞z tu ɹɛd ðʌ ɹunz ʌnd lɜ˞n fɹʌm hɪstɔɹɪkʌl sɪmʌlɛɹʌtiz dɪspaɪt dɪfɜ˞ʌnsɪz.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone in a room with a bit of background noise and some slight background noise.'
jenny/13615
Of course there are many differences.
of course there are many differences.
169.913757
16.893082
71.435936
59.613007
quite fast
ʌv kɔɹs ðɛɹ ɑɹ mɛni dɪfɜ˞ʌnsɪz.
very clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, and the recording is very clear with minimal background noise.'
jenny/13616
Northern Ireland is no longer of strategic significance.
northern ireland is no longer of strategic significance.
173.73732
16.861464
69.40699
59.167213
quite fast
nɔɹðɜ˞n aɪɜ˞lʌnd ɪz noʊ lɔŋɡɜ˞ ʌv stɹʌtidʒɪk sʌɡnɪfɪkʌns.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very clear and monotone tone, lacking any significant variation in pace or expression.'
jenny/13617
In the past it was the crucial back-door for invasion of England by the Spanish, the French and others, as they demonstrated repeatedly over the centuries.
in the past it was the crucial back door for invasion of england by the spanish, the french and others, as they demonstrated repeatedly over the centuries.
172.207962
17.092117
58.04245
59.771023
slightly fast
ɪn ðʌ pæst ɪt wɑz ðʌ kɹuʃʌl bæk-dɔɹ fɔɹ ɪnveɪʒʌn ʌv ɪŋɡlʌnd baɪ ðʌ spænɪʃ, ðʌ fɹɛntʃ ʌnd ʌðɜ˞z, æz ðeɪ dɛmʌnstɹeɪtɪd ɹɪpitɪdli oʊvɜ˞ ðʌ sɛntʃɜ˞iz.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone, and the recording is quite noisy, with a slight hint of echo.'
jenny/13618
But things changed after World War II and within a few decades a British Secretary of State was able to say that Britain no longer had any selfish strategic or economic interest in Northern Ireland.
but things changed after world war ii and within a few decades a british secretary of state was able to say that britain no longer had any selfish strategic or economic interest in northern ireland.
168.679031
16.35861
63.189774
59.760578
slightly fast
bʌt θɪŋz tʃeɪndʒd æftɜ˞ wɜ˞ld wɔɹ ʌnd wɪðɪn ʌ fju dɛkeɪdz ʌ bɹɪtɪʃ sɛkɹʌtɛɹi ʌv steɪt wɑz eɪbʌl tu seɪ ðæt bɹɪtʌn noʊ lɔŋɡɜ˞ hæd ɛni sɛlfɪʃ stɹʌtidʒɪk ɔɹ ɛkʌnɑmɪk ɪntɹʌst ɪn nɔɹðɜ˞n aɪɜ˞lʌnd.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and barely audible, with minimal background noise and a very quiet delivery.'
jenny/13619
That is not yet the situation for Israel and the United States, but that time may come.
that is not yet the situation for israel and the united states, but that time may come.
165.476028
14.568607
57.167133
59.830276
slightly fast
ðæt ɪz nɑt jɛt ðʌ sɪtʃueɪʃʌn fɔɹ ɪzɹiʌl ʌnd ðʌ junaɪtɪd steɪts, bʌt ðæt taɪm meɪ kʌm.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and slightly noisy, recorded in a confined space with a bit of background noise'.
jenny/1361
There came into it -- but it was something hard to describe.
there came into it but it was something hard to describe.
216.104385
33.15971
68.962868
54.811108
slightly fast
ðɛɹ keɪm ɪntu ɪt -- bʌt ɪt wɑz sʌmθɪŋ hɑɹd tu dɪskɹaɪb.
quite clear
quite confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a clear and consistent tone, but the recording is quite confined, with minimal background noise.'.
jenny/13620
It is not the Palestinians ultimately who needed two state solution; it is those Israelis who wish to maintain Israel as both Jewish and democratic, a not inconsiderable challenge in the long term.
it is not the palestinians ultimately who needed two state solution, it is those israelis who wish to maintain israel as both jewish and democratic, a not inconsiderable challenge in the long term.
170.002548
14.71068
59.55323
59.458519
moderate speed
ɪt ɪz nɑt ðʌ pælɪstɪniʌnz ʌltʌmʌtli hu nidʌd tu steɪt sʌluʃʌn; ɪt ɪz ðoʊz ɪzɹeɪliz hu wɪʃ tu meɪnteɪn ɪzɹiʌl æz boʊθ dʒuɪʃ ʌnd dɛmʌkɹætɪk, ʌ nɑt tʃælʌndʒ ɪn ðʌ lɔŋ tɜ˞m.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and slightly noisy, with a moderate speed of delivery.'
jenny/13621
The obvious read-across was to Hamas and Hezbollah and so I made it my business to start meeting them in the region.
the obvious read across was to hamas and hezbollah and so i made it my business to start meeting them in the region.
171.574173
16.467768
62.71199
59.555843
moderate speed
ðʌ ɑbviʌs ɹɛd-ʌkɹɔs wɑz tu hɑmɑs ʌnd hɛzbɑlʌ ʌnd soʊ aɪ meɪd ɪt maɪ bɪznʌs tu stɑɹt mitɪŋ ðɛm ɪn ðʌ ɹidʒʌn.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very clear but has a moderate amount of background noise, with a consistent tone.'
jenny/13622
Hamas repeatedly emphasized their preparedness for a long-term hudna, or ceasefire and Khalid Meshal recently went much further in a meeting with Bob Axelrod, Scott Atran, myself and other colleagues.
hamas repeatedly emphasized their preparedness for a long term hudna, or ceasefire and khalid meshal recently went much further in a meeting with bob axelrod, scott atran, myself and other colleagues.
168.687454
14.664843
59.175171
59.801407
moderate speed
hɑmɑs ɹɪpitɪdli ɛmfʌsaɪzd ðɛɹ pɹipɛɹʌdnʌs fɔɹ ʌ lɔŋ-tɜ˞m , ɔɹ sisfaɪɜ˞ ʌnd kɑlɪd ɹisʌntli wɛnt mʌtʃ fɜ˞ðɜ˞ ɪn ʌ mitɪŋ wɪð bɑb æksʌlɹɑd, skɑt , maɪsɛlf ʌnd ʌðɜ˞ kɑliɡz.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone and speaks slowly, with minimal background noise.'
jenny/13623
However, the consistent message was the same.
however, the consistent message was the same.
177.260406
17.017931
70.600365
59.505508
slightly fast
haʊɛvɜ˞, ðʌ kʌnsɪstʌnt mɛsʌdʒ wɑz ðʌ seɪm.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample is very clear and has a very consistent tone, but it is slightly monotonous due to the lack of variation in pace.'
jenny/13624
President Obama's Cairo speech had the possibility of being a watershed in relations with the Muslim world, but since then we have the difficulties over the settlements in the West Bank.
president obama's cairo speech had the possibility of being a watershed in relations with the muslim world, but since then we have the difficulties over the settlements in the west bank.
169.577911
14.988454
64.724731
59.628128
slightly fast
pɹɛzʌdɛnt oʊbɑmʌ'ɛs kaɪɹoʊ spitʃ hæd ðʌ pɑsʌbɪlʌti ʌv biɪŋ ʌ wɔtɜ˞ʃɛd ɪn ɹileɪʃʌnz wɪð ðʌ mʌzlʌm wɜ˞ld, bʌt sɪns ðɛn wi hæv ðʌ dɪfʌkʌltiz oʊvɜ˞ ðʌ sɛtʌlmʌnts ɪn ðʌ wɛst bæŋk.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear but has a slight monotone delivery and is quite fast paced.'
jenny/13625
The faltering over the settlements in the West Bank has been mirrored by uncertainty and a slipping back to older rhetoric about how to deal with Iran.
the faltering over the settlements in the west bank has been mirrored by uncertainty and a slipping back to older rhetoric about how to deal with iran.
171.403885
16.557171
60.796608
59.607189
slightly fast
ðʌ fɔltɜ˞ɪŋ oʊvɜ˞ ðʌ sɛtʌlmʌnts ɪn ðʌ wɛst bæŋk hæz bɪn mɪɹɜ˞d baɪ ʌnsɜ˞tʌnti ʌnd ʌ slɪpɪŋ bæk tu oʊldɜ˞ ɹɛtɜ˞ɪk ʌbaʊt haʊ tu dil wɪð ɪɹɑn.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very quiet and monotone, with a hint of background noise.'
jenny/13626
And this is not the road to peace and stability in the region.
and this is not the road to peace and stability in the region.
168.447144
13.739217
71.594406
59.403358
slightly fast
ʌnd ðɪs ɪz nɑt ðʌ ɹoʊd tu pis ʌnd stʌbɪlɪti ɪn ðʌ ɹidʒʌn.
very clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very clear and concise tone, but the recording quality is very poor due to significant background noise.'
jenny/13627
Two years ago in the journal India and Global Affairs, a friend Sundeep Waslekar and I warned that 'If time is lost, more and more parties will enter the dynamic of the conflict.
two years ago in the journal india and global affairs, a friend sundeep waslekar and i warned that 'if time is lost, more and more parties will enter the dynamic of the conflict.
173.260345
17.907032
53.174114
59.74852
moderate speed
tu jɪɹz ʌɡoʊ ɪn ðʌ dʒɜ˞nʌl ɪndiʌ ʌnd ɡloʊbʌl ʌfɛɹz, ʌ fɹɛnd ʌnd aɪ wɔɹnd ðæt 'ɪf taɪm ɪz lɔst, mɔɹ ʌnd mɔɹ pɑɹtiz wɪl ɛntɜ˞ ðʌ daɪnæmɪk ʌv ðʌ kɑnflɪkt.
very noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample is very noisy and has a very confined and monotonous tone.'
jenny/13628
Currently at least the parties concerned can talk with each other in Arabic, Hebrew and English.
currently at least the parties concerned can talk with each other in arabic, hebrew and english.
179.158478
18.82662
64.122147
59.853123
slightly fast
kɜ˞ʌntli æt list ðʌ pɑɹtiz kʌnsɜ˞nd kæn tɔk wɪð itʃ ʌðɜ˞ ɪn æɹʌbɪk, hibɹu ʌnd ɪŋɡlɪʃ.
slightly clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks in a very monotone tone with a bit of background noise, speaking quite fast and with a moderate level of clarity.'.
jenny/13629
Is there anything further in the European experience that we can do?
is there anything further in the european experience that we can do?
179.334503
20.14418
72.003235
59.763264
slightly fast
ɪz ðɛɹ ɛniθɪŋ fɜ˞ðɜ˞ ɪn ðʌ jʊɹʌpiʌn ɪkspɪɹiʌns ðæt wi kæn du?
very clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and monotone, with only a slight hint of fast delivery.'
jenny/1362
It was a peculiar, cracked, braying, jeering note: in his mind Winston called it a yellow note.
it was a peculiar, cracked, braying, jeering note, in his mind winston called it a yellow note.
205.90535
44.995914
67.653954
56.081341
slightly fast
ɪt wɑz ʌ pʌkjuljɜ˞, kɹækt, , dʒiɹɪŋ noʊt: ɪn hɪz maɪnd wɪnstʌn kɔld ɪt ʌ jɛloʊ noʊt.
quite clear
very confined sounding
slightly monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and concise, but there's a slight monotone quality to her delivery.'
jenny/13630
The Swiss, Swedish and Turkish Governments have committed themselves to financial and diplomatic assistance and a number of countries in the region are already participating in the discussions.
the swiss, swedish and turkish governments have committed themselves to financial and diplomatic assistance and a number of countries in the region are already participating in the discussions.
174.742722
17.885017
53.486858
59.748619
slightly fast
ðʌ swɪs, swidɪʃ ʌnd tɜ˞kɪʃ ɡʌvɜ˞mʌnts hæv kʌmɪtɪd ðɛmsɛlvz tu fʌnænʃʌl ʌnd dɪplʌmætɪk ʌsɪstʌns ʌnd ʌ nʌmbɜ˞ ʌv kʌntɹiz ɪn ðʌ ɹidʒʌn ɑɹ ɔlɹɛdi pɑɹtɪsʌpeɪtɪŋ ɪn ðʌ dɪskʌʃʌnz.
quite noisy
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very quiet and monotone tone, and there's quite a bit of noise in the recording.'
jenny/13631
It is a long a difficult road, but as you will know from what I have said a peace agreement is like a marriage contract.
it is a long a difficult road, but as you will know from what i have said a peace agreement is like a marriage contract.
174.218002
17.481003
62.267387
59.819748
slightly fast
ɪt ɪz ʌ lɔŋ ʌ dɪfʌkʌlt ɹoʊd, bʌt æz ju wɪl noʊ fɹʌm wʌt aɪ hæv sɛd ʌ pis ʌɡɹimʌnt ɪz laɪk ʌ mɛɹɪdʒ kɑntɹækt.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample has a moderate ambient sound with some background noise, speaking in a slightly monotone tone.'
jenny/13632
There is much good developing of relationships before it, and unless that work continues afterwards, the fact of a legal contract will not ensure that the relationship survives.
there is much good developing of relationships before it, and unless that work continues afterwards, the fact of a legal contract will not ensure that the relationship survives.
174.497726
14.860653
57.851223
59.704212
slightly fast
ðɛɹ ɪz mʌtʃ ɡʊd dɪvɛlʌpɪŋ ʌv ɹileɪʃʌnʃɪps bɪfɔɹ ɪt, ʌnd ʌnlɛs ðæt wɜ˞k kʌntɪnjuz æftɜ˞wɜ˞dz, ðʌ fækt ʌv ʌ liɡʌl kɑntɹækt wɪl nɑt ɛnʃʊɹ ðæt ðʌ ɹileɪʃʌnʃɪp sɜ˞vaɪvz.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'The speech sample has very bad recording quality with significant noise and a monotonous tone.'
jenny/13633
Are the prospects for the official process that was re-launched this month in Washington as bleak as most observers believe?
are the prospects for the official process that was re launched this month in washington as bleak as most observers believe?
170.398605
18.093262
60.833813
59.54406
moderate speed
ɑɹ ðʌ pɹɑspɛkts fɔɹ ðʌ ʌfɪʃʌl pɹɑsɛs ðæt wɑz ɹeɪ-lɔntʃt ðɪs mʌnθ ɪn wɑʃɪŋtʌn æz blik æz moʊst ʌbzɜ˞vɜ˞z bɪliv?
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear but has a moderate ambient sound with some background noise and a slightly monotone tone.'
jenny/13634
You will all be familiar with the events of the flotilla incident and the subsequently adverse diplomatic fallout for Israel.
you will all be familiar with the events of the flotilla incident and the subsequently adverse diplomatic fallout for israel.
171.319504
15.12181
59.72081
59.774937
slightly fast
ju wɪl ɔl bi fʌmɪljɜ˞ wɪð ðʌ ɪvɛnts ʌv ðʌ floʊtɪlʌ ɪnsʌdʌnt ʌnd ðʌ sʌbsʌkwʌntli ædvɜ˞s dɪplʌmætɪk fɔlaʊt fɔɹ ɪzɹiʌl.
slightly noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very monotone and slightly noisy, recorded in a confined space with some background noise.'
jenny/13636
A pall of gloom descended on the gathering in which I was present that night.
a pall of gloom descended on the gathering in which i was present that night.
167.375107
16.890903
70.944496
59.078915
slightly fast
ʌ pɑl ʌv ɡlum dɪsɛndʌd ɑn ðʌ ɡæðɜ˞ɪŋ ɪn wɪtʃ aɪ wɑz pɹɛzʌnt ðæt naɪt.
very clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, and the recording quality is excellent.'
jenny/13637
David Trimble was seen as a real hard-liner.
david trimble was seen as a real hard liner.
175.38855
17.937994
70.955132
59.60688
slightly fast
deɪvɪd tɹɪmbʌl wɑz sin æz ʌ ɹil hɑɹd-laɪnɜ˞.
very clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's speech is very clear and monotone, lacking any significant variation in pace or expression.'
jenny/13638
He and the Democratic Unionist leader Ian Paisley walked hand-in-hand as the parade of loyalist triumphalism proceeded down the road.
he and the democratic unionist leader ian paisley walked hand in hand as the parade of loyalist triumphalism proceeded down the road.
170.611038
14.569201
50.1605
59.800049
moderate speed
hi ʌnd ðʌ dɛmʌkɹætɪk junjʌnʌst lidɜ˞ iʌn peɪzli wɔkt hænd-ɪn-hænd æz ðʌ pɜ˞eɪd ʌv lɔɪʌlɪst pɹʌsidɪd daʊn ðʌ ɹoʊd.
very noisy
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny's speech is very noisy and monotone. There's a lot of background noise and it sounds very bad.'
jenny/13639
Local Catholics and Nationalists angrily viewed it as deeply insensitive when many Protestant unionists saw Trimble as sticking up for them.
local catholics and nationalists angrily viewed it as deeply insensitive when many protestant unionists saw trimble as sticking up for them.
170.124786
19.48926
63.751152
59.813408
slightly fast
loʊkʌl kæθlɪks ʌnd næʃʌnʌlɪsts æŋɡɹʌli vjud ɪt æz dipli ɪnsɛnsʌtɪv wɛn mɛni pɹɑtʌstʌnt junjʌnɪsts sɔ tɹɪmbʌl æz stɪkɪŋ ʌp fɔɹ ðɛm.
moderate ambient sound
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'The speech sample has moderate ambient sound with some background noise, and the tone is quite monotone.'
jenny/1363
And then a voice from the telescreen was singing:.
and then a voice from the telescreen was singing,.
212.589081
19.796289
71.074806
59.590179
slightly fast
ʌnd ðɛn ʌ vɔɪs fɹʌm ðʌ wɑz sɪŋɪŋ:.
very clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny's voice is very clear and almost perfectly monotone, with minimal background noise.'
jenny/13640
Moderates on all sides believed it spelt the end of any prospects for peace.
moderates on all sides believed it spelt the end of any prospects for peace.
170.839752
17.102728
69.13665
59.688889
moderate speed
mɑdɜ˞ʌts ɑn ɔl saɪdz bɪlivd ɪt ðʌ ɛnd ʌv ɛni pɹɑspɛkts fɔɹ pis.
quite clear
very confined sounding
very monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very monotone tone, almost like a robot, and her voice is very clear and concise.'
jenny/13641
He proved it to be true, and so can the Israeli Prime Minister.
he proved it to be true, and so can the israeli prime minister.
171.500656
17.578064
68.950226
59.545685
slightly fast
hi pɹuvd ɪt tu bi tɹu, ʌnd soʊ kæn ðʌ ɪzɹeɪli pɹaɪm mɪnʌstɜ˞.
quite clear
very confined sounding
quite monotone
'Jenny speaks with a very clear and consistent tone, but the recording is quite clear and lacks any significant background noise.'