diff --git a/core/lib/i18n/README.md b/core/lib/i18n/README.md
index ac3cb5c18b09..fb0f963dec65 100644
--- a/core/lib/i18n/README.md
+++ b/core/lib/i18n/README.md
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ const UIStrings = {
 };
 ```
 
-For proper translation, **all** strings must be accompanied by a description, written as a preceeding comment.
+For proper translation, **all** strings must be accompanied by a description, written as a preceding comment.
 
 
 ### Replacements and primitive formatting