The spelling of the word "nodine" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The initial sound is represented by the symbol /n/, which is followed by the vowel sound represented by /oʊ/. The final consonant cluster is represented by the symbols /d/ and /aɪn/. This spelling suggests that the word may have originated from a combination of the words "node" and "vine," but its meaning and origins remain unclear without additional context.