diff --git a/compiler/systems/t_embed.pas b/compiler/systems/t_embed.pas
index c2d51c404f..3a598d5694 100644
--- a/compiler/systems/t_embed.pas
+++ b/compiler/systems/t_embed.pas
@@ -672,6 +672,7 @@ begin
       Add('    *(.strings)');
       Add('    *(.rodata .rodata.*)');
       Add('    *(.comment)');
+      Add('    . = ALIGN(4);');
       Add('    _etext = .;');
       if embedded_controllers[current_settings.controllertype].flashsize<>0 then
         begin