diff --git a/upstart-jobs/pcmcia.nix b/upstart-jobs/pcmcia.nix
index 38effdc8a299..b084f47beb4f 100644
--- a/upstart-jobs/pcmcia.nix
+++ b/upstart-jobs/pcmcia.nix
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ let
 
         config = mkOption {
           default = null;
-          decription = ''
+          description = ''
             Path to the configuration file which map the memory, irq
             and ports used by the PCMCIA hardware.
           '';