diff --git a/arch/powerpc/platforms/44x/Kconfig b/arch/powerpc/platforms/44x/Kconfig
index 7d41e9264510e..83975ef50975e 100644
--- a/arch/powerpc/platforms/44x/Kconfig
+++ b/arch/powerpc/platforms/44x/Kconfig
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ config PPC_47x
 	select MPIC
 	help
 	  This option enables support for the 47x family of processors and is
-	  not currently compatible with other 44x or 46x varients
+	  not currently compatible with other 44x or 46x variants
 
 config BAMBOO
 	bool "Bamboo"