The spelling of the word "sal vichyanum factitium" may seem daunting, but with the use of IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes easier to understand. The first section, "sal," is pronounced as /sæl/ with a short "a" sound. The second section, "vichyanum," is pronounced as /vɪk-jæ-nəm/. The final section, "factitium," is pronounced as /fæk-tɪ-ʃi-əm/. Together, the word is pronounced as /sæl vɪk-jæ-nəm fæk-tɪ-ʃi-əm/. While the spelling may seem complex, the phonetic transcription allows for clear and concise pronunciation.
Artificial Vichy salt; sodium bicarbonate 846, anhydrous magnesium sulphate 38.5, potassium carbonate 38.5, sodium chloride 77; antacid in dose of gr. 15 (1.0) in a glass of water.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.