For the purpose of reproduction most amphibians require fresh water although some lay their eggs on land and have developed various means of keeping them moist.
fɚðə pˈɜːpəs ʌv ɹᵻpɹədˈʌkʃən mˈoʊst æmfˈɪbiənz ɹᵻkwˈaɪɚ fɹˈɛʃ wˈɔːɾɚ ɔːlðˈoʊ sˌʌm lˈeɪ ðɛɹ ˈɛɡz ˌɔn lˈænd ænd hæv dɪvˈɛləpt vˈɛɹiəs mˈiːnz ʌv kˈiːpɪŋ ðˌɛm mˈɔɪst.