Valerydine is a pharmaceutical compound which is commonly used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The spelling of this word can be better understood through the use of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. One possible transcription of valerydine is /ˌvæləˈraɪdiːn/. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced "vall-uh" with a short "a" sound, the second syllable has a long "i" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced "deen" with a long "e" sound. This transcription helps individuals accurately pronounce and spell the word valerydine.
Valeridin.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.