Ramalde is a Portuguese surname pronounced as [rɐˈmaɫdɨ]. In IPA phonetic transcription, [r] represents the sound of the rolling R, while [ɐ] is an unstressed vowel pronounced like the "a" in "about". [m], [l], [d], and [ɨ] represent the consonants and vowel sounds respectively. The accent mark on the letter "a" indicates stress falls on the second syllable. The spelling of Ramalde originates from the region of Porto in Portugal and is commonly found in the Portuguese diaspora.