measuredspeech
nounUK /ˈmɛʒəd spiːtʃ/
US /ˈmɛʒərd spiːtʃ/
Speaking in a slow, careful way so you do not say the wrong thing.
The teacher used measured speech when talking to the upset child.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Speech that is calm and steady, not rushed or loud.
Her measured speech soothed the nervous crowd.
3. Words chosen carefully to avoid giving offense or revealing too much.
The manager's measured speech kept the secret safe.
4. A way of talking with regular pauses and clear rhythm.
The actor's measured speech made every line easy to follow.