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Fricated palatal click

Okay kiddo, have you ever made a clicking sound with your tongue against the roof of your mouth? That's kind of what a fricated palatal click is! It's a sound some people can make when they talk or eat, and it's caused by the back of their tongue hitting the roof of their mouth in a specific way.

Now, when some people make this sound, it's a totally normal part of their language or eating habits. But for others, it might be a sign of a medical condition called a cleft palate, which means the roof of their mouth didn't form all the way before they were born.

So while this click might seem like a fun sound to make, it's important to make sure it's not causing any problems or discomfort for the person who's making it. And if someone you know has a cleft palate, it's important to be understanding and supportive of them - making fun of someone because of a medical condition is never okay!
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