The spelling of the name "Yalonda" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "ya," is pronounced with the vowel sound /jɑ/, as in "yacht." The second syllable, "lon," contains a short o sound /lɑn/. The third syllable, "da," has the vowel sound /dɑ/, as in "father." When pronounced together, the name sounds like /jɑlɑndɑ/. Although it is not a common name, its spelling and pronunciation are fairly straightforward.