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731_366_000027_000001

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slightly low pitch

normal

female

731

I constructed another sail with a part of my dress and eagerly steered my course towards the land. It had a wild and rocky appearance, but as I approached nearer I easily perceived the traces of cultivation.

speaker's pitch is average, allowing others to understand speaker's well.

slightly slowly

aɪ kʌnstɹʌktʌd ʌnʌðɜ˞ seɪl wɪð ʌ pɑɹt ʌv maɪ dɹɛs ʌnd iɡɜ˞li stɪɹd maɪ kɔɹs tʌwɔɹdz ðʌ lænd. ɪt hæd ʌ waɪld ʌnd ɹɑki ʌpɪɹʌns, bʌt æz aɪ ʌpɹoʊtʃt nɪɹɜ˞ aɪ izʌli pɜ˞sivd ðʌ tɹeɪsʌz ʌv kʌltɪveɪʃʌn.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

4957_36386_000050_000002

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

4957

He owned that he had seen the advertisement, and that it had actually encouraged him to keep in hiding!

speaker communicates effectively with speaker's low pitch.

moderate speed

hi oʊnd ðæt hi hæd sin ðʌ ædvɜ˞tʌzmʌnt, ʌnd ðæt ɪt hæd æktʃuʌli ɛnkɜ˞ɪdʒd hɪm tu kip ɪn haɪdɪŋ!

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

quite monotone

1695_142312_000034_000001

high

quite low pitch

high

female

1695

And in the next place, I see a great deal of difference between Miss Hale and Fanny.

A speaker with an energetic demeanor quickly conveys speaker's message with a deep tone.

quite fast

ʌnd ɪn ðʌ nɛkst pleɪs, aɪ si ʌ ɡɹeɪt dil ʌv dɪfɜ˞ʌns bɪtwin mɪs heɪl ʌnd fæni.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

3879_174923_000031_000003

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

3879

Violet does write, but tells me little or nothing of themselves. Her letters are very nice, full of anecdote, well written,--letters that are fit to be kept and printed; but they are never family letters.

The young speaker talks at a moderate pace.

moderate speed

vaɪʌlɪt dʌz ɹaɪt, bʌt tɛlz mi lɪtʌl ɔɹ nʌθɪŋ ʌv ðɛmsɛlvz. hɜ˞ lɛtɜ˞z ɑɹ vɛɹi naɪs, fʊl ʌv ænʌkdoʊt, wɛl ɹɪtʌn,--lɛtɜ˞z ðæt ɑɹ fɪt tu bi kɛpt ʌnd pɹɪntɪd; bʌt ðeɪ ɑɹ nɛvɜ˞ fæmʌli lɛtɜ˞z.

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

slightly monotone

319_134959_000062_000006

normal

quite low pitch

normal

male

319

Upon her head she wore a splendid crown, her lovely hair waved nearly to her feet, and her stately figure could easily be distinguished among all the ladies who attended her.

speaker's deep vocal resonance naturally engages as speaker speaks with a moderate pace and regular energy.

slightly slowly

ʌpɑn hɜ˞ hɛd ʃi wɔɹ ʌ splɛndɪd kɹaʊn, hɜ˞ lʌvli hɛɹ weɪvd nɪɹli tu hɜ˞ fit, ʌnd hɜ˞ steɪtli fɪɡjɜ˞ kʊd izʌli bi dɪstɪŋɡwɪʃt ʌmʌŋ ɔl ðʌ leɪdiz hu ʌtɛndɪd hɜ˞.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

very monotone

4021_180238_000176_000003

normal

quite low pitch

normal

female

4021

He was restless as a fish on a bank.

Sharing speaker's perspective, speaker uses a common pitch.

moderate speed

hi wɑz ɹɛstlʌs æz ʌ fɪʃ ɑn ʌ bæŋk.

moderate ambient sound

moderate reverberation

slightly monotone

5164_19211_000014_000000

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

female

5164

"There now," he grumbled, "is something that will search the earth and a man."

With a standard tone and pace, speaker conveys speaker's thoughts.

moderate speed

"ðɛɹ naʊ," hi ɡɹʌmbʌld, "ɪz sʌmθɪŋ ðæt wɪl sɜ˞tʃ ðʌ ɜ˞θ ʌnd ʌ mæn."

very clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

5606_54667_000005_000005

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

female

5606

Besides, what I had observed of Margaret's father, especially during the latter part of my interview with him, showed me plainly enough that he was trying to conceal, under exaggerated surprise and assumed hesitation, his secret desire to profit at once by my offer; which, whatever conditions might clog it, was infinitely more advantageous in a social point of view, than any he could have hoped for.

The pitch of speaker's speech is moderate.

moderate speed

bɪsaɪdz, wʌt aɪ hæd ʌbzɜ˞vd ʌv mɑɹɡɜ˞ɪt'ɛs fɑðɜ˞, ʌspɛʃli dʊɹɪŋ ðʌ lætɜ˞ pɑɹt ʌv maɪ ɪntɜ˞vju wɪð hɪm, ʃoʊd mi pleɪnli ɪnʌf ðæt hi wɑz tɹaɪɪŋ tu kʌnsil, ʌndɜ˞ ɪɡzædʒɜ˞eɪtʌd sɜ˞pɹaɪz ʌnd ʌsumd hɛzʌteɪʃʌn, hɪz sikɹʌt dɪzaɪɜ˞ tu pɹɑfʌt æt wʌns baɪ maɪ ɔfɜ˞; wɪtʃ, wʌtɛvɜ˞ kʌndɪʃʌnz maɪt klɑɡ ɪt, wɑz ɪnfʌnʌtli mɔɹ ædvʌnteɪdʒʌs ɪn ʌ soʊʃʌl pɔɪnt ʌv vju, ðæn ɛni hi kʊd hæv hoʊpt fɔɹ.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

7276_284424_000062_000000

low

slightly low pitch

normal

female

7276

"No; I'm not smart.

speaker speaks slowly, with speaker's energy level staying normal.

quite slowly

"noʊ; aɪ'ɛm nɑt smɑɹt.

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

moderate intonation

8531_282933_000037_000005

normal

slightly low pitch

normal

male

8531

The booty from the train had melted the desperate bushrangers to jovial and happy skylarkers.

Speaking with a typical pitch, speaker addressed the audience with balanced energy.

slightly slowly

ðʌ buti fɹʌm ðʌ tɹeɪn hæd mɛltʌd ðʌ dɛspɹɪt tu dʒoʊviʌl ʌnd hæpi .

slightly clear

slightly confined sounding

quite monotone

7121_86787_000021_000001

low

moderate pitch

normal

male

7121

No, no; like Shakespeare's 'Polonius,' he died for another.

speaker's pace is unhurried, speaker's pitch is normal, and speaker's energy level is modest.

slightly slowly

noʊ, noʊ; laɪk ʃeɪkspiɹ'ɛs 'pʌloʊniʌs,' hi daɪd fɔɹ ʌnʌðɜ˞.

very clear

quite confined sounding

quite monotone

3242_8112_000059_000000

high

slightly high pitch

normal

male

3242

"In connection with the key unit?" Trigger asked.

The speaker talks swiftly, maintaining a normal tone and a dash of energetic delivery.

slightly fast

"ɪn kʌnɛkʃʌn wɪð ðʌ ki junʌt?" tɹɪɡɜ˞ æskt.

moderate ambient sound

quite confined sounding

quite monotone

2570_157243_000020_000000

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

2570

'You speak sooth, O Cyril,' remarked the Phoenix, coming out from the cupboard where the blackbeetles lived, and the torn books, and the broken slates, and odd pieces of toys that had lost the rest of themselves.

Speaking steadily, speaker articulates speaker's ideas.

slightly slowly

'ju spik , oʊ sɪɹʌl,' ɹɪmɑɹkt ðʌ finɪks, kʌmɪŋ aʊt fɹʌm ðʌ kʌbɜ˞d wɛɹ ðʌ lɪvd, ʌnd ðʌ tɔɹn bʊks, ʌnd ðʌ bɹoʊkʌn sleɪts, ʌnd ɑd pisʌz ʌv tɔɪz ðæt hæd lɔst ðʌ ɹɛst ʌv ðɛmsɛlvz.

moderate ambient sound

quite confined sounding

slightly monotone

7510_282529_000022_000000

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

female

7510

"Where do you get water, Kadok?" asked Jean.

Talking naturally, speaker conveys speaker's thoughts without haste.

slightly slowly

"wɛɹ du ju ɡɛt wɔtɜ˞, ?" æskt dʒin.

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

7463_99912_000024_000000

normal

quite low pitch

normal

male

7463

In the rays of the lantern Ashton Kirk smiled urbanely, and bowed. The supple fingers of the mute writhed inquiringly.

The speaker addresses the listeners using regular pitch, talks at average pace, and shows moderate energy.

quite slowly

ɪn ðʌ ɹeɪz ʌv ðʌ læntɜ˞n æʃtʌn kɜ˞k smaɪld , ʌnd baʊd. ðʌ sʌpʌl fɪŋɡɜ˞z ʌv ðʌ mjut ɹɪθd .

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

4211_3819_000019_000000

high

moderate pitch

normal

female

4211

Maslova was going to say she had been brought back from the Law Courts, but she was so tired that she did not care to speak.

With normal energy, speaker addressed the crowd swiftly.

moderate speed

wɑz ɡoʊɪŋ tu seɪ ʃi hæd bɪn bɹɔt bæk fɹʌm ðʌ lɔ kɔɹts, bʌt ʃi wɑz soʊ taɪɜ˞d ðæt ʃi dɪd nɑt kɛɹ tu spik.

quite clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

66_355_000019_000000

normal

moderate pitch

normal

male

66

"And do you also believe that I am so very, very wicked?

The speaker speaks at regular pitch, speaking at average speed, and showcasing average energy.

slightly fast

"ʌnd du ju ɔlsoʊ bɪliv ðæt aɪ æm soʊ vɛɹi, vɛɹi wɪkʌd?

moderate ambient sound

moderate reverberation

quite monotone

208_126851_000007_000003

high

slightly high pitch

normal

female

208

He asked couldn't he sleep in the fish pond at the bottom of the garden, if he promised not to eat the fish.

Rapidly speaking, speaker inquired about the details.

slightly fast

hi æskt 'ti hi slip ɪn ðʌ fɪʃ pɑnd æt ðʌ bɑtʌm ʌv ðʌ ɡɑɹdʌn, ɪf hi pɹɑmʌst nɑt tu it ðʌ fɪʃ.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

6288_63111_000024_000000

normal

slightly low pitch

normal

female

6288

"Oh, Susan, if we only could!" A dawning hope had come into Keith Burton's face, but almost at once it faded into gray disappointment. "We couldn't do it, though, Susan.

Speaking at a standard rate, speaker maintains a balanced tone.

slightly slowly

"oʊ, suzʌn, ɪf wi oʊnli kʊd!" ʌ dɔnɪŋ hoʊp hæd kʌm ɪntu kiθ bɜ˞tʌn'ɛs feɪs, bʌt ɔlmoʊst æt wʌns ɪt feɪdʌd ɪntu ɡɹeɪ dɪsʌpɔɪntmʌnt. "wi 'ti du ɪt, ðoʊ, suzʌn.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

6724_73990_000021_000000

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

6724

As the thought crossed Alan's mind the girl turned, with an air of indifference that might have seemed slightly overdone to a calmer observer than was the young minister at that moment and, with a gesture of command to her dogs, walked quickly away into the scrub spruces.

Talking in a standard manner, speaker shares speaker's thoughts.

moderate speed

æz ðʌ θɔt kɹɔst ælʌn'ɛs maɪnd ðʌ ɡɜ˞l tɜ˞nd, wɪð æn ɛɹ ʌv ɪndɪfɜ˞ʌns ðæt maɪt hæv simd slaɪtli oʊvɜ˞dʌn tu ʌ kɑmɜ˞ ʌbzɜ˞vɜ˞ ðæn wɑz ðʌ jʌŋ mɪnʌstɜ˞ æt ðæt moʊmʌnt ʌnd, wɪð ʌ dʒɛstʃɜ˞ ʌv kʌmænd tu hɜ˞ dɑɡz, wɔkt kwɪkli ʌweɪ ɪntu ðʌ skɹʌb .

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

4104_12526_000011_000000

normal

quite high pitch

normal

female

4104

Just after leaving Soda Springs our little company of friends separated. The McAuleys and William Buck took the trail to California, while with Oliver and the Davenport brothers we went northwest to Oregon.

The speaker communicates with normal energy and pitch.

slightly slowly

dʒʌst æftɜ˞ livɪŋ soʊdʌ spɹɪŋz aʊɜ˞ lɪtʌl kʌmpʌni ʌv fɹɛndz sɛpɜ˞eɪtɪd. ðʌ ʌnd wɪljʌm bʌk tʊk ðʌ tɹeɪl tu kælʌfɔɹnjʌ, waɪl wɪð ɑlʌvɜ˞ ʌnd ðʌ dævʌnpɔɹt bɹʌðɜ˞z wi wɛnt nɔɹθwɛst tu ɔɹʌɡʌn.

quite clear

quite confined sounding

quite monotone

3744_178590_000041_000004

normal

slightly high pitch

high

male

3744

Better give him the water to try and wash it down with." And, as Penrod complied, "My gracious, look at that horse DRINK!"

Speaking rapidly with high energy, the speaker's message is conveyed through an elevated pitch.

moderate speed

bɛtɜ˞ ɡɪv hɪm ðʌ wɔtɜ˞ tu tɹaɪ ʌnd wɑʃ ɪt daʊn wɪð." ʌnd, æz pɛnɹɑd kʌmplaɪd, "maɪ ɡɹeɪʃʌs, lʊk æt ðæt hɔɹs dɹɪŋk!"

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

moderate intonation

6311_63719_000046_000000

high

slightly low pitch

normal

male

6311

"I beg your pardon.

The speaker delivers speaker's message through quick speech, maintaining a normal pitch and moderate energy.

quite fast

"aɪ bɛɡ jɔɹ pɑɹdʌn.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

8071_114975_000023_000001

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

female

8071

With eager fingers they drew apart the leather thongs, and went half mad with wonder and joy as they poured out the glittering treasure in the morning sun

Speaking with a regular pace, the speaker shares speaker's story.

slightly slowly

wɪð iɡɜ˞ fɪŋɡɜ˞z ðeɪ dɹu ʌpɑɹt ðʌ lɛðɜ˞ , ʌnd wɛnt hæf mæd wɪð wʌndɜ˞ ʌnd dʒɔɪ æz ðeɪ pɔɹd aʊt ðʌ ɡlɪtɜ˞ɪŋ tɹɛʒɜ˞ ɪn ðʌ mɔɹnɪŋ sʌn

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

6594_68897_000029_000001

normal

quite high pitch

normal

female

6594

But from that evening we knew each other as friends; and, of course, the day has a white mark among memories of my Lowell life.

The speaker's speech is at an average rate and key.

slightly fast

bʌt fɹʌm ðæt ivnɪŋ wi nu itʃ ʌðɜ˞ æz fɹɛndz; ʌnd, ʌv kɔɹs, ðʌ deɪ hæz ʌ waɪt mɑɹk ʌmʌŋ mɛmɜ˞iz ʌv maɪ loʊʌl laɪf.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

1809_143025_000011_000006

high

slightly low pitch

low

female

1809

Thanking the master, she stated her intention of leaving the Atlantic States for California with her husband in a few months.

With a normal pitch, speaker talks rapidly and quietly.

quite fast

θæŋkɪŋ ðʌ mæstɜ˞, ʃi steɪtɪd hɜ˞ ɪntɛntʃʌn ʌv livɪŋ ðʌ ʌtlæntɪk steɪts fɔɹ kælʌfɔɹnjʌ wɪð hɜ˞ hʌzbʌnd ɪn ʌ fju mʌnθs.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

4425_14497_000046_000000

normal

slightly low pitch

normal

male

4425

There was no answer.

A speaker's deep voice creates an engaging dialogue, maintaining a casual yet attentive tone.

moderate speed

ðɛɹ wɑz noʊ ænsɜ˞.

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

very monotone

4108_2777_000074_000001

high

very high pitch

high

male

4108

What's the matter with you?"

Speaking rapidly and loudly with a treble tone, speaker radiates high energy.

very fast

wʌt'ɛs ðʌ mætɜ˞ wɪð ju?"

slightly clear

very confined sounding

moderate intonation

3780_177788_000018_000000

high

very high pitch

normal

male

3780

When esther was dressed, she and mrs Saunders knelt down and said a prayer together.

A speaker with regular pitch speaks quickly, maintaining normal energy.

quite fast

wɛn ɛstɜ˞ wɑz dɹɛst, ʃi ʌnd mɪsɪz sɔndɜ˞z nɛlt daʊn ʌnd sɛd ʌ pɹɛɹ tʌɡɛðɜ˞.

quite clear

moderate reverberation

quite monotone

882_123267_000022_000000

high

moderate pitch

normal

female

882

It was worth while debating this question, and I did debate it.

Speaking quickly, speaker described.

slightly fast

ɪt wɑz wɜ˞θ waɪl dʌbeɪtɪŋ ðɪs kwɛstʃʌn, ʌnd aɪ dɪd dʌbeɪt ɪt.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

7484_39971_000015_000018

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

male

7484

A commanding general cannot base his actions upon either absolute certainty or absolute ignorance. He has a certain amount of information at hand which is, we will assume, reasonably trustworthy.

The speaker communicates using a regular pitch, talking at a typical pace, and typical energy levels.

moderate speed

ʌ kʌmændɪŋ dʒɛnɜ˞ʌl kænɑt beɪs hɪz ækʃʌnz ʌpɑn iðɜ˞ æbsʌlut sɜ˞tʌnti ɔɹ æbsʌlut ɪɡnɜ˞ʌns. hi hæz ʌ sɜ˞tʌn ʌmaʊnt ʌv ɪnfɜ˞meɪʃʌn æt hænd wɪtʃ ɪz, wi wɪl ʌsum, ɹizʌnʌbli tɹʌstwɜ˞ði.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

7001_12337_000087_000000

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

female

7001

'Only forty per cent for Ephraim!' I murmured, half below my breath. 'Why, Judah is said to batten upon sixty.'

With a regular pace, the speaker conveys speaker's ideas.

moderate speed

'oʊnli fɔɹti pɜ˞ sɛnt fɔɹ ifɹʌm!' aɪ mɜ˞mɜ˞d, hæf bɪloʊ maɪ bɹɛθ. 'waɪ, dʒudʌ ɪz sɛd tu bætʌn ʌpɑn sɪksti.'

slightly clear

slightly roomy sounding

slightly expressive

6627_67850_000021_000001

high

moderate pitch

normal

female

6627

She opened it and set it down in front of her little mistress.

The speaker spoke rapidly with a regular pitch.

quite fast

ʃi oʊpʌnd ɪt ʌnd sɛt ɪt daʊn ɪn fɹʌnt ʌv hɜ˞ lɪtʌl mɪstɹʌs.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

1006_135212_000005_000000

normal

slightly low pitch

normal

female

1006

"first-class," the man answered.

A speaker's voice, low and rich, uttered.

moderate speed

"fɜ˞st-klæs," ðʌ mæn ænsɜ˞d.

moderate ambient sound

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

1066_5330_000033_000000

normal

slightly low pitch

normal

female

1066

"Thorn!" echoed Barbara, lifting her head.

Expressing speaker clearly, speaker maintains a normal pace.

moderate speed

"θɔɹn!" ɛkoʊd bɑɹbɜ˞ʌ, lɪftɪŋ hɜ˞ hɛd.

quite clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

7874_110243_000012_000003

normal

very low pitch

high

male

7874

Between ourselves there are pretty clear signs that this will not be wanting if the lady is willing, for I have seldom seen a man more infatuated with a woman than he is with our beautiful neighbour, Miss Stapleton.

With vigor, the speaker's low-pitched voice maintains a natural tempo, radiating high energy.

moderate speed

bɪtwin aʊɜ˞sɛlvz ðɛɹ ɑɹ pɹɪti klɪɹ saɪnz ðæt ðɪs wɪl nɑt bi wɑntɪŋ ɪf ðʌ leɪdi ɪz wɪlɪŋ, fɔɹ aɪ hæv sɛldʌm sin ʌ mæn mɔɹ ɪnfætʃueɪtɪd wɪð ʌ wʊmʌn ðæn hi ɪz wɪð aʊɜ˞ bjutʌfʌl neɪbɜ˞, mɪs steɪpʌltʌn.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

6242_26941_000007_000001

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

6242

I remember, you are in love," said Macchiavelli, with a shrug, "else you would never have such inconvenient engagements.

The speaker's vocal range is in the bass region.

slightly slowly

aɪ ɹɪmɛmbɜ˞, ju ɑɹ ɪn lʌv," sɛd , wɪð ʌ ʃɹʌɡ, "ɛls ju wʊd nɛvɜ˞ hæv sʌtʃ ɪnkʌnvinjʌnt ɛnɡeɪdʒmʌnts.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

7046_85651_000048_000001

high

slightly low pitch

normal

male

7046

He was very beautiful.

A speaker, at a fast pace, ensures speaker's pitch and energy are typical.

slightly fast

hi wɑz vɛɹi bjutʌfʌl.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

very monotone

2843_152918_000006_000004

normal

quite low pitch

normal

male

2843

We knew by experience that a gleam like this, a clearing in the weather, might come suddenly, and then one had to be on the spot.

The speaker's deep and rich vocal tones resonate comfortably, carrying conversation with usual energy.

moderate speed

wi nu baɪ ɪkspɪɹiʌns ðæt ʌ ɡlim laɪk ðɪs, ʌ klɪɹɪŋ ɪn ðʌ wɛðɜ˞, maɪt kʌm sʌdʌnli, ʌnd ðɛn wʌn hæd tu bi ɑn ðʌ spɑt.

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

2496_156089_000011_000000

normal

moderate pitch

normal

male

2496

You very ingeniously account for the love we bear to one another, from the difference in our tempers.

The speaker's pitch remains average as speaker engages in discussion with a normal speaking speed and energy.

moderate speed

ju vɛɹi ɪndʒinjʌsli ʌkaʊnt fɔɹ ðʌ lʌv wi bɛɹ tu wʌn ʌnʌðɜ˞, fɹʌm ðʌ dɪfɜ˞ʌns ɪn aʊɜ˞ tɛmpɜ˞z.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

5044_30602_000010_000003

high

quite low pitch

normal

female

5044

It was high time that he brought her to terms if he was ever going to.

The speaker communicates rapidly, speaker's tone lower in pitch.

quite fast

ɪt wɑz haɪ taɪm ðæt hi bɹɔt hɜ˞ tu tɜ˞mz ɪf hi wɑz ɛvɜ˞ ɡoʊɪŋ tu.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

2694_28891_000049_000000

normal

moderate pitch

high

female

2694

"You don't know my father."

A speaker with an exuberant voice speaks normally.

slightly fast

"ju dɑn'ti noʊ maɪ fɑðɜ˞."

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

3871_693_000021_000020

normal

slightly low pitch

normal

male

3871

'Father,' he kept crying, 'dear father, how he insulted you!' And I sobbed too.

The speaker communicates speaker's ideas with a natural pitch, speaking at a typical speed with moderate energy.

moderate speed

'fɑðɜ˞,' hi kɛpt kɹaɪɪŋ, 'dɪɹ fɑðɜ˞, haʊ hi ɪnsʌltɪd ju!' ʌnd aɪ sɑbd tu.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

921_127937_000034_000003

normal

very high pitch

low

male

921

It was not the first time that I had helped him and been well paid for my help.

In speaker's conversation, the speaker utilizes a standard pitch, conversing at a moderate pace, and exuding low energy.

moderate speed

ɪt wɑz nɑt ðʌ fɜ˞st taɪm ðæt aɪ hæd hɛlpt hɪm ʌnd bɪn wɛl peɪd fɔɹ maɪ hɛlp.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

4243_187024_000048_000000

low

very high pitch

high

male

4243

"Here, Chris.

The speaker employs a high pitch to infuse speaker's unhurried speech with energy.

slightly slowly

"hiɹ, kɹɪs.

quite clear

slightly confined sounding

slightly monotone

5183_68763_000014_000001

high

quite low pitch

normal

male

5183

I have disliked the man ever since he treated us so shabbily on the night of the meeting."

Displaying rapid speech and a deep pitch, the speaker's energy remains within the regular range.

slightly fast

aɪ hæv dɪslaɪkt ðʌ mæn ɛvɜ˞ sɪns hi tɹitɪd ʌs soʊ ɑn ðʌ naɪt ʌv ðʌ mitɪŋ."

slightly noisy

slightly confined sounding

very monotone

1200_135067_000028_000003

high

moderate pitch

normal

male

1200

But I won't complain to you!

A speaker with a regular pitch speaks rapidly, exuding a touch of normal energy.

very fast

bʌt aɪ wʌn'ti kʌmpleɪn tu ju!

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

2573_178450_000010_000001

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

2573

"Why'n't you go to bed?

speaker's conveying speaker's thoughts with a regular pitch.

slightly fast

"waɪ'ɛn'ti ju ɡoʊ tu bɛd?

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very expressive

8262_279161_000040_000001

normal

quite high pitch

normal

male

8262

This fundamental science would cause physics to become derivative, in the sort of way in which theories of the constitution of the atom make chemistry derivative from physics; it would also cause psychology to appear less singular and isolated among sciences.

The speaker employs a typical pitch, speaking at a normal pace and exuding moderate energy.

moderate speed

ðɪs fʌndʌmɛntʌl saɪʌns wʊd kɑz fɪzɪks tu bɪkʌm dɜ˞ɪvʌtɪv, ɪn ðʌ sɔɹt ʌv weɪ ɪn wɪtʃ θɪɹiz ʌv ðʌ kɑnstʌtuʃʌn ʌv ðʌ ætʌm meɪk kɛmʌstɹi dɜ˞ɪvʌtɪv fɹʌm fɪzɪks; ɪt wʊd ɔlsoʊ kɑz saɪkɑlʌdʒi tu ʌpɪɹ lɛs sɪŋɡjʌlɜ˞ ʌnd aɪsʌleɪtʌd ʌmʌŋ saɪʌnsʌz.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

3227_24747_000007_000005

normal

slightly high pitch

high

female

3227

For by ideas I do not mean images such as are formed at the back of the eye, or in the midst of the brain, but the conceptions of thought.

A speaker with an upbeat sound and regular tone.

slightly slowly

fɔɹ baɪ aɪdiʌz aɪ du nɑt min ɪmʌdʒʌz sʌtʃ æz ɑɹ fɔɹmd æt ðʌ bæk ʌv ðʌ aɪ, ɔɹ ɪn ðʌ mɪdst ʌv ðʌ bɹeɪn, bʌt ðʌ kʌnsɛpʃʌnz ʌv θɔt.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

6030_57827_000009_000001

high

slightly high pitch

normal

female

6030

When the enemy appeared the only way to reach them in time was by crossing a swamp.

In a rapid tone, speaker conveyed speaker's perspective.

quite fast

wɛn ðʌ ɛnʌmi ʌpɪɹd ðʌ oʊnli weɪ tu ɹitʃ ðɛm ɪn taɪm wɑz baɪ kɹɔsɪŋ ʌ swɑmp.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

6792_73035_000006_000001

normal

moderate pitch

normal

male

6792

"Harry, tell me the truth; tell me all the truth." She had come forward to meet him in the middle of the room when she spoke these words, and stood looking him in the face, not having given him her hand.

A speaker communicated in a common pitch, speaking with normal energy.

moderate speed

"hɛɹi, tɛl mi ðʌ tɹuθ; tɛl mi ɔl ðʌ tɹuθ." ʃi hæd kʌm fɔɹwɜ˞d tu mit hɪm ɪn ðʌ mɪdʌl ʌv ðʌ ɹum wɛn ʃi spoʊk ðiz wɜ˞dz, ʌnd stʊd lʊkɪŋ hɪm ɪn ðʌ feɪs, nɑt hævɪŋ ɡɪvʌn hɪm hɜ˞ hænd.

quite noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

8855_283242_000080_000001

normal

quite low pitch

normal

male

8855

My heart was uplifted more than I can say.--She knew her mother too well to be caught by the change in her tone.

With speaker's characteristic deep voice, speaker converses at a moderate speed and regular energy.

slightly fast

maɪ hɑɹt wɑz ʌplɪftɪd mɔɹ ðæn aɪ kæn seɪ.--ʃi nu hɜ˞ mʌðɜ˞ tu wɛl tu bi kɑt baɪ ðʌ tʃeɪndʒ ɪn hɜ˞ toʊn.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

6373_65772_000017_000002

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

6373

She was what people call a notable woman, and could manage matters in the world without my assistance.

Expressing speaker at a normal rate, speaker continues.

moderate speed

ʃi wɑz wʌt pipʌl kɔl ʌ noʊtʌbʌl wʊmʌn, ʌnd kʊd mænʌdʒ mætɜ˞z ɪn ðʌ wɜ˞ld wɪθaʊt maɪ ʌsɪstʌns.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

4179_25937_000005_000000

normal

moderate pitch

normal

male

4179

"The things that looked black against me were bad enough, but they had nothing to do with Miss Jane.

speaker's voice held a regular pitch as speaker engaged in dialogue at a normal tempo with average energy.

moderate speed

"ðʌ θɪŋz ðæt lʊkt blæk ʌɡɛnst mi wɜ˞ bæd ɪnʌf, bʌt ðeɪ hæd nʌθɪŋ tu du wɪð mɪs dʒeɪn.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

4965_27768_000057_000000

normal

very low pitch

normal

female

4965

Yasha came close to the solicitor.

speaker shares speaker's perspective at a natural pace.

moderate speed

keɪm kloʊs tu ðʌ sʌlɪsʌtɜ˞.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite expressive

215_122798_000176_000000

normal

moderate pitch

low

female

215

"I can give her no more power than what she has already.

speaker's pitch is standard, even as speaker speaks with low energy.

slightly fast

"aɪ kæn ɡɪv hɜ˞ noʊ mɔɹ paʊɜ˞ ðæn wʌt ʃi hæz ɔlɹɛdi.

slightly noisy

slightly confined sounding

slightly monotone

7436_97467_000027_000001

normal

moderate pitch

normal

male

7436

The boys were half crazed with vague hopes, and lay for hours ere they went to sleep.

speaker's voice held a standard pitch as speaker engaged in conversation at an average tempo with normal energy.

slightly fast

ðʌ bɔɪz wɜ˞ hæf kɹeɪzd wɪð veɪɡ hoʊps, ʌnd leɪ fɔɹ aʊɜ˞z ɛɹ ðeɪ wɛnt tu slip.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

8470_286675_000030_000002

low

quite high pitch

normal

female

8470

"Slide off now," said he, "and drive away the smaller boy.

With a slow pace and regular energy, the speaker converses.

slightly slowly

"slaɪd ɔf naʊ," sɛd hi, "ʌnd dɹaɪv ʌweɪ ðʌ smɔlɜ˞ bɔɪ.

quite clear

very confined sounding

slightly expressive

1621_141595_000002_000001

normal

moderate pitch

normal

male

1621

I now proceed to discuss his more fundamental position as to the actual habitability of Mars by a highly organised and intellectual race of material organic beings.

A speaker engages the audience, delivering speaker's speech at a moderate pace with standard energy.

slightly slowly

aɪ naʊ pɹʌsid tu dɪskʌs hɪz mɔɹ fʌndʌmɛntʌl pʌzɪʃʌn æz tu ðʌ æktʃʌwʌl ʌv mɑɹz baɪ ʌ haɪli ʌnd ɪntʌlɛktʃuʌl ɹeɪs ʌv mʌtɪɹiʌl ɔɹɡænɪk biɪŋz.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

6088_34571_000028_000002

normal

moderate pitch

low

female

6088

In our own time we have had fighting to maintain this right.

Speaking gently, speaker maintains a normal speaking speed.

moderate speed

ɪn aʊɜ˞ oʊn taɪm wi hæv hæd faɪtɪŋ tu meɪnteɪn ðɪs ɹaɪt.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

4959_28865_000060_000000

low

quite low pitch

normal

female

4959

"I suppose not.

Conveying speaker's thoughts at a leisurely pace, speaker maintains a deep voice.

slightly slowly

"aɪ sʌpoʊz nɑt.

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

quite monotone

345_1129_000001_000000

normal

quite low pitch

normal

male

345

Chapter nineteen

Speaking in speaker's deep and soothing voice, the speaker communicates at a standard pace with usual enthusiasm.

moderate speed

tʃæptɜ˞ naɪntin

quite clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

5712_48848_000020_000008

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

female

5712

But the heart is not malleable; nor will the feelings admit of such control.

Engaging in dialogue, the speaker's pitch is neither too high nor too low.

moderate speed

bʌt ðʌ hɑɹt ɪz nɑt mæliʌbʌl; nɔɹ wɪl ðʌ filɪŋz ʌdmɪt ʌv sʌtʃ kʌntɹoʊl.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

2769_176263_000033_000001

high

moderate pitch

high

male

2769

Is there anything in his pockets?--let's lift him on to the bed.'

With a normal pitch, the speaker, a speaker, delivers a high-energy speech with quick pacing.

slightly fast

ɪz ðɛɹ ɛniθɪŋ ɪn hɪz pɑkʌts?--lɛt'ɛs lɪft hɪm ɑn tu ðʌ bɛd.'

very clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

3867_173236_000045_000003

normal

very high pitch

normal

female

3867

There is everything to drive her to it.

The speaker's treble voice remains lively at a normal speaking speed.

moderate speed

ðɛɹ ɪz ɛvɹiθɪŋ tu dɹaɪv hɜ˞ tu ɪt.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

moderate intonation

2026_81608_000009_000002

normal

quite low pitch

high

female

2026

A little more, in truth, and it will be all extinguished for Sir Leicester; and the damp door in the mausoleum which shuts so tight, and looks so obdurate, will have opened and received him.

With enthusiasm, speaker addresses the audience in a bass and high volume.

slightly slowly

ʌ lɪtʌl mɔɹ, ɪn tɹuθ, ʌnd ɪt wɪl bi ɔl ɪkstɪŋɡwɪʃt fɔɹ sɜ˞ lɛstɜ˞; ʌnd ðʌ dæmp dɔɹ ɪn ðʌ mɔsʌliʌm wɪtʃ ʃʌts soʊ taɪt, ʌnd lʊks soʊ ɑbdɜ˞ʌt, wɪl hæv oʊpʌnd ʌnd ɹʌsivd hɪm.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

2374_155651_000031_000001

normal

quite low pitch

low

female

2374

It was a long knife and many scalps were tied on the handle.

A low-pitched speaker voice emanates serenity.

slightly fast

ɪt wɑz ʌ lɔŋ naɪf ʌnd mɛni skælps wɜ˞ taɪd ɑn ðʌ hændʌl.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

5044_30602_000045_000000

normal

quite low pitch

normal

female

5044

"I don't just understand you, Anne," he said hesitatingly "You appear to be vexed about something."

Talking at a standard speed, the speaker continues.

moderate speed

"aɪ dɑn'ti dʒʌst ʌndɜ˞stænd ju, æn," hi sɛd "ju ʌpɪɹ tu bi vɛkst ʌbaʊt sʌmθɪŋ."

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

4899_32639_000004_000005

high

quite high pitch

normal

female

4899

When I get them all about me, and their sweet innocent faces look up into mine, I am so happy that I can hardly help stopping every now and then to kiss them.

Rapidly speaking, speaker's tone reaches high notes.

slightly fast

wɛn aɪ ɡɛt ðɛm ɔl ʌbaʊt mi, ʌnd ðɛɹ swit ɪnʌsʌnt feɪsʌz lʊk ʌp ɪntu maɪn, aɪ æm soʊ hæpi ðæt aɪ kæn hɑɹdli hɛlp stɑpɪŋ ɛvɜ˞i naʊ ʌnd ðɛn tu kɪs ðɛm.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

534_123059_000038_000000

normal

moderate pitch

low

female

534

Then came the underfeeding.

In a hushed manner, speaker avoids high energy.

very slowly

ðɛn keɪm ðʌ .

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

561_126312_000014_000000

high

slightly high pitch

normal

male

561

Then her friend the bird flew out of the tree, and brought a gold and silver dress for her, and slippers of spangled silk; and she put them on, and followed her sisters to the feast.

The speaker spoke rapidly, with a usual pitch and moderate energy.

slightly fast

ðɛn hɜ˞ fɹɛnd ðʌ bɜ˞d flu aʊt ʌv ðʌ tɹi, ʌnd bɹɔt ʌ ɡoʊld ʌnd sɪlvɜ˞ dɹɛs fɔɹ hɜ˞, ʌnd slɪpɜ˞z ʌv spæŋɡʌld sɪlk; ʌnd ʃi pʊt ðɛm ɑn, ʌnd fɑloʊd hɜ˞ sɪstɜ˞z tu ðʌ fist.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

quite monotone

4335_15082_000009_000007

normal

slightly low pitch

normal

male

4335

Etienne suspected treachery, but concealed his distrust, and advanced towards the Iroquois with an air of the utmost confidence. They received him with open arms, and pressed him to accept their invitation; but he replied, that there were older and wiser men among the Hurons, whose counsels all the people followed, and that they ought to lay the proposal before them.

A speaker's voice maintains a regular pitch as speaker addresses the audience with balanced energy.

moderate speed

ɛtiɛn sʌspɛktɪd tɹɛtʃɜ˞i, bʌt kʌnsild hɪz dɪstɹʌst, ʌnd ʌdvænst tʌwɔɹdz ðʌ ɪɹʌkwɔɪ wɪð æn ɛɹ ʌv ðʌ ʌtmoʊst kɑnfʌdʌns. ðeɪ ɹʌsivd hɪm wɪð oʊpʌn ɑɹmz, ʌnd pɹɛst hɪm tu æksɛpt ðɛɹ ɪnvɪteɪʃʌn; bʌt hi ɹɪplaɪd, ðæt ðɛɹ wɜ˞ oʊldɜ˞ ʌnd waɪzɜ˞ mɛn ʌmʌŋ ðʌ , huz kaʊnsʌlz ɔl ðʌ pipʌl fɑloʊd, ʌnd ðæt ðeɪ ɔt tu leɪ ðʌ pɹʌpoʊzʌl bɪfɔɹ ðɛm.

slightly noisy

quite confined sounding

quite monotone

6088_34571_000014_000015

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

6088

Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland and Countess of Southampton, had a marmoset for a page. Frances Sutton, Baroness Dudley, eighth peeress in the bench of barons, had tea served by a baboon clad in cold brocade, which her ladyship called My Black.

The speaker's voice is neither fast nor slow.

slightly slowly

bɑɹbɜ˞ʌ, dʌtʃʌs ʌv klivlʌnd ʌnd kaʊntʌs ʌv saʊθhæmptʌn, hæd ʌ mɑɹmʌzɛt fɔɹ ʌ peɪdʒ. fɹænsɪs sʌtʌn, bɛɹʌnɪs dʌdli, eɪtθ ɪn ðʌ bɛntʃ ʌv bæɹʌnz, hæd ti sɜ˞vd baɪ ʌ bʌbun klæd ɪn koʊld bɹoʊkeɪd, wɪtʃ hɜ˞ kɔld maɪ blæk.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

7644_104722_000004_000001

normal

quite high pitch

normal

female

7644

On december twelfth, after an exceedingly quarrelsome conference, he records his belief that the British have "insidiously kept open" two points, "for the sake of finally breaking off the negotiations and making all their other concessions proofs of their extreme moderation, to put upon us the blame of the rupture."

Speaking with typical energy, speaker conveys speaker's message effectively.

moderate speed

ɑn dɪsɛmbɜ˞ twɛlfθ, æftɜ˞ æn ɪksidɪŋli kwɔɹʌlsʌm kɑnfɜ˞ʌns, hi ɹʌkɔɹdz hɪz bɪlif ðæt ðʌ bɹɪtɪʃ hæv " kɛpt oʊpʌn" tu pɔɪnts, "fɔɹ ðʌ seɪk ʌv faɪnʌli bɹeɪkɪŋ ɔf ðʌ nʌɡoʊʃieɪʃʌnz ʌnd meɪkɪŋ ɔl ðɛɹ ʌðɜ˞ kʌnsɛʃʌnz pɹufs ʌv ðɛɹ ɛkstɹim mɑdɜ˞eɪʃʌn, tu pʊt ʌpɑn ʌs ðʌ bleɪm ʌv ðʌ ɹʌptʃɜ˞."

quite clear

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

5649_40567_000006_000001

normal

quite low pitch

high

female

5649

The comedies were written for the court theatre of Ferrara, to which he seems to have had some such relation as that of Goethe to the theatre at Weimar.

The speaker's high-energy conversation is delivered in a low pitch.

moderate speed

ðʌ kɑmʌdiz wɜ˞ ɹɪtʌn fɔɹ ðʌ kɔɹt θiʌtɜ˞ ʌv fɜ˞ɑɹʌ, tu wɪtʃ hi simz tu hæv hæd sʌm sʌtʃ ɹileɪʃʌn æz ðæt ʌv ɡoʊθ tu ðʌ θiʌtɜ˞ æt vaɪmɑɹ.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

57_121074_000086_000000

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

female

57

"Rest assured of that; you well know that our interests are the same."

The speaker converses with a moderate rate and tone.

slightly fast

"ɹɛst ʌʃʊɹd ʌv ðæt; ju wɛl noʊ ðæt aʊɜ˞ ɪntɹʌsts ɑɹ ðʌ seɪm."

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

slightly monotone

7367_86737_000120_000004

high

quite low pitch

normal

male

7367

But nothing could be farther from his thoughts.

The speaker talks swiftly, with a usual pitch and energetic delivery.

slightly fast

bʌt nʌθɪŋ kʊd bi fɑɹðɜ˞ fɹʌm hɪz θɔts.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

3479_153286_000028_000000

low

slightly high pitch

normal

female

3479

"No, but I'll speak to you.

With a composed tone and pace, speaker conveys speaker's message.

slightly slowly

"noʊ, bʌt aɪ' spik tu ju.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

466_134185_000012_000004

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

466

Whereupon he took out the tongues, and putting them in his pocket, he flung the heads a mile apart from the body, so that they might never come together again.

speaker talks at a normal speed and maintains speaker's tone.

moderate speed

wɛɹʌpɑn hi tʊk aʊt ðʌ tʌŋz, ʌnd pʌtɪŋ ðɛm ɪn hɪz pɑkʌt, hi flʌŋ ðʌ hɛdz ʌ maɪl ʌpɑɹt fɹʌm ðʌ bɑdi, soʊ ðæt ðeɪ maɪt nɛvɜ˞ kʌm tʌɡɛðɜ˞ ʌɡɛn.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

5772_43331_000022_000001

normal

quite low pitch

normal

male

5772

"There ... give me your hands.

speaker speaks with a low-pitched voice, making speaker's words easy to understand, and with a natural energy level.

slightly slowly

"ðɛɹ ... ɡɪv mi jɔɹ hændz.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

3733_140718_000045_000000

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

3733

I have just put under the tiles these lines inspired by my fears, which are indeed very strong; and, I doubt, not without reason.

speaker talks with a regular speed, making speaker's message clear.

slightly slowly

aɪ hæv dʒʌst pʊt ʌndɜ˞ ðʌ taɪlz ðiz laɪnz ɪnspaɪɜ˞d baɪ maɪ fɪɹz, wɪtʃ ɑɹ ɪndid vɛɹi stɹɔŋ; ʌnd, aɪ daʊt, nɑt wɪθaʊt ɹizʌn.

moderate ambient sound

slightly confined sounding

quite monotone

56_1733_000024_000003

normal

quite low pitch

normal

female

56

"No, she hates me.

Speaking with an average tempo, speaker shares.

moderate speed

"noʊ, ʃi heɪts mi.

moderate ambient sound

quite confined sounding

moderate intonation

1553_140048_000032_000002

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

1553

I've known what it was myself to do without a banquet lamp.

A speaker addresses the audience with an average tempo.

slightly fast

aɪ'vi noʊn wʌt ɪt wɑz maɪsɛlf tu du wɪθaʊt ʌ bæŋkwʌt læmp.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

6032_58192_000004_000014

normal

quite low pitch

high

female

6032

My old mistress said to her: "Stop your nonsense; there is no necessity for you putting on airs.

The speaker's low-pitched voice carries a high-energy message.

slightly slowly

maɪ oʊld mɪstɹʌs sɛd tu hɜ˞: "stɑp jɔɹ nɑnsɛns; ðɛɹ ɪz noʊ nʌsɛsʌti fɔɹ ju pʌtɪŋ ɑn ɛɹz.

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

4172_25907_000007_000001

normal

slightly low pitch

normal

male

4172

Over one quarter of that time I have passed on the Indian trains travelling third class by choice.

speaker's voice maintained a typical pitch as speaker engaged in dialogue at a standard pace with average energy.

moderate speed

oʊvɜ˞ wʌn kwɔɹtɜ˞ ʌv ðæt taɪm aɪ hæv pæst ɑn ðʌ ɪndiʌn tɹeɪnz tɹævʌlɪŋ θɜ˞d klæs baɪ tʃɔɪs.

quite clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

4841_26659_000050_000008

normal

very high pitch

high

female

4841

Her family wa'n't brought up that a way, nor mine wa'n't neither.

The speaker speaks rapidly and with high energy.

slightly fast

hɜ˞ fæmʌli wɑ'ɛn'ti bɹɔt ʌp ðæt ʌ weɪ, nɔɹ maɪn wɑ'ɛn'ti niðɜ˞.

quite clear

very confined sounding

moderate intonation

1571_138486_000010_000002

high

quite low pitch

low

male

1571

Another section was for pushing forward the Comprehension Bill, and postponing to a more convenient time the consideration of the Test Act.

The speaker's quick pace of speech and low voice indicate low levels of energy.

slightly fast

ʌnʌðɜ˞ sɛkʃʌn wɑz fɔɹ pʊʃɪŋ fɔɹwɜ˞d ðʌ kɑmpɹihɛnʃʌn bɪl, ʌnd poʊstpoʊnɪŋ tu ʌ mɔɹ kʌnvinjʌnt taɪm ðʌ kʌnsɪdɜ˞eɪʃʌn ʌv ðʌ tɛst ækt.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very monotone

7594_81881_000039_000004

low

slightly low pitch

normal

female

7594

Nothing.

Speaking slowly with a higher tone, speaker communicates with a sense of normal energy.

very slowly

nʌθɪŋ.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

very expressive

3554_163609_000026_000001

normal

very low pitch

high

female

3554

Try to give us our Queen again, for if you do you will be rewarded; if not, it will be the worse for you.'

Speaking normally, speaker expresses speaker with high energy.

slightly fast

tɹaɪ tu ɡɪv ʌs aʊɜ˞ kwin ʌɡɛn, fɔɹ ɪf ju du ju wɪl bi ɹɪwɔɹdɪd; ɪf nɑt, ɪt wɪl bi ðʌ wɜ˞s fɔɹ ju.'

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

3691_178118_000052_000003

high

slightly low pitch

high

male

3691

I know how to handle him.

A normal pitch accompanies the speaker's fast-paced, energetic speech.

slightly fast

aɪ noʊ haʊ tu hændʌl hɪm.

slightly noisy

slightly confined sounding

very monotone

8678_280914_000005_000008

normal

moderate pitch

normal

female

8678

You are a rascal, a man without conscience.

Speaking naturally, speaker's pitch remains within the usual range.

slightly slowly

ju ɑɹ ʌ ɹæskʌl, ʌ mæn wɪθaʊt kɑnʃʌns.

slightly noisy

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

4969_73974_000012_000001

normal

moderate pitch

normal

male

4969

I am not sure whether it is mice or birds that pick off the flowers of the big bunch Primroses, but am inclined to think it is mice, because the stalks are cut low down.

The speaker's speech was characterized by a regular pitch, delivered at a moderate tempo with standard energy.

moderate speed

aɪ æm nɑt ʃʊɹ wɛðɜ˞ ɪt ɪz maɪs ɔɹ bɜ˞dz ðæt pɪk ɔf ðʌ flaʊɜ˞z ʌv ðʌ bɪɡ bʌntʃ pɹɪmɹoʊzʌz, bʌt æm ɪnklaɪnd tu θɪŋk ɪt ɪz maɪs, bɪkɔz ðʌ stɔks ɑɹ kʌt loʊ daʊn.

slightly clear

quite confined sounding

slightly monotone

6076_51655_000003_000017

high

very high pitch

normal

male

6076

Would you recall the dead from the reluctant fates?

The speaker's words tumbled out fast, speaker's pitch was high.

slightly fast

wʊd ju ɹikɔl ðʌ dɛd fɹʌm ðʌ ɹɪlʌktʌnt feɪts?

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

quite monotone

2823_160953_000015_000001

normal

moderate pitch

normal

male

2823

The messenger, finding all still, went into the kitchen to strike a light, and, taking the glistening, fiery eyes of the cat for live coals, he held a lucifer match to them, expecting it to take fire.

A speaker engages in conversation with a high-pitched voice, at a regular speed and with moderate energy.

slightly slowly

ðʌ mɛsʌndʒɜ˞, faɪndɪŋ ɔl stɪl, wɛnt ɪntu ðʌ kɪtʃʌn tu stɹaɪk ʌ laɪt, ʌnd, teɪkɪŋ ðʌ ɡlɪsʌnɪŋ, faɪɜ˞i aɪz ʌv ðʌ kæt fɔɹ laɪv koʊlz, hi hɛld ʌ lusʌfɜ˞ mætʃ tu ðɛm, ɪkspɛktɪŋ ɪt tu teɪk faɪɜ˞.

quite noisy

very confined sounding

slightly monotone

7145_87280_000065_000000

low

slightly high pitch

normal

female

7145

"Yes, yes; but answer my question; am I not kind-more than you deserve?"

The speaker shared speaker's thoughts with a composed and unhurried delivery.

slightly slowly

"jɛs, jɛs; bʌt ænsɜ˞ maɪ kwɛstʃʌn; æm aɪ nɑt kaɪnd-mɔɹ ðæn ju dɪzɜ˞v?"

quite clear

very confined sounding

moderate intonation

3848_37389_000028_000000

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

female

3848

And, indeed, Ricardo was truthful enough in his statement.

Talking in a standard manner, speaker shares speaker's thoughts.

moderate speed

ʌnd, ɪndid, ɹɪkɑɹdoʊ wɑz tɹuθfʌl ɪnʌf ɪn hɪz steɪtmʌnt.

moderate ambient sound

slightly roomy sounding

slightly monotone

6794_73984_000025_000001

normal

quite high pitch

normal

female

6794

Gilbert determined to get rid of it, and his thoughts turned to the west.

The speaker communicates with a regular speed and tone.

moderate speed

ɡɪlbɜ˞t dɪtɜ˞mʌnd tu ɡɛt ɹɪd ʌv ɪt, ʌnd hɪz θɔts tɜ˞nd tu ðʌ wɛst.

slightly clear

very confined sounding

moderate intonation

6199_48196_000024_000000

normal

slightly high pitch

normal

male

6199

But the great glory of the day was the presence of Sir Gregory Hardlines.

The speaker discusses a subject in a regular pitch, maintaining an average speaking speed and normal energy.

slightly slowly

bʌt ðʌ ɡɹeɪt ɡlɔɹi ʌv ðʌ deɪ wɑz ðʌ pɹɛzʌns ʌv sɜ˞ ɡɹɛɡɜ˞i .

slightly clear

very confined sounding

quite monotone

5893_1312_000011_000002

high

slightly high pitch

normal

female

5893

Have I not attended at the Temple?

Speaking quickly and with energy, speaker expressed speaker.

slightly fast

hæv aɪ nɑt ʌtɛndɪd æt ðʌ tɛmpʌl?

moderate ambient sound

very confined sounding

slightly monotone