diff --git a/sound/core/seq/oss/seq_oss_init.c b/sound/core/seq/oss/seq_oss_init.c
index 04a3376a6e66..42d4e7535a82 100644
--- a/sound/core/seq/oss/seq_oss_init.c
+++ b/sound/core/seq/oss/seq_oss_init.c
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ snd_seq_oss_create_client(void)
 
 	system_client = rc;
 
-	/* create annoucement receiver port */
+	/* create announcement receiver port */
 	strcpy(port->name, "Receiver");
 	port->addr.client = system_client;
 	port->capability = SNDRV_SEQ_PORT_CAP_WRITE; /* receive only */