diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/opts.cc b/gtk2_ardour/opts.cc
index 426045e100..d0657abe8b 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/opts.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/opts.cc
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ print_help (const char *execname)
 		<< _("  -S, --sync                  Draw the GUI synchronously\n")
 		<< _("  -T, --template <name>       Use given template for new session\n")
 		<< _("  -U, --uuid <uuid>           Set (jack) backend UUID\n")
-		<< _("  -v, --version               Print versoin and exit\n")
+		<< _("  -v, --version               Print version and exit\n")
 #ifdef WINDOWS_VST_SUPPORT
 		<< _("  -V, --novst                 Disable WindowsVST support\n")
 #endif
diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/rc_option_editor.cc b/gtk2_ardour/rc_option_editor.cc
index f4fbcc4f76..5a4580f5d4 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/rc_option_editor.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/rc_option_editor.cc
@@ -3019,7 +3019,7 @@ RCOptionEditor::RCOptionEditor ()
 		     sigc::mem_fun (*_rc_config, &RCConfiguration::set_quieten_at_speed)
 		     );
 	Gtkmm2ext::UI::instance()->set_tip (bo->tip_widget(),
-			_("<b>When enabled</b> rhis will reduce the unpleasant increase in perceived volume "
+			_("<b>When enabled</b> this will reduce the unpleasant increase in perceived volume "
 				"that occurs when fast-forwarding or rewinding through some kinds of audio"));
 	add_option (_("Transport"), bo);