diff --git a/python-api-examples/keyword-spotter-from-microphone.py b/python-api-examples/keyword-spotter-from-microphone.py
index 5a0ebafe..65a59fca 100755
--- a/python-api-examples/keyword-spotter-from-microphone.py
+++ b/python-api-examples/keyword-spotter-from-microphone.py
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ def main():
         keywords_file=args.keywords_file,
         keywords_score=args.keywords_score,
         keywords_threshold=args.keywords_threshold,
-        num_tailing_blanks=args.rnum_tailing_blanks,
+        num_trailing_blanks=args.num_trailing_blanks,
         provider=args.provider,
     )