diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c6dfae4d..edcb9118 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ If 'dns-ha' is set and none of the os-{admin,internal,public}-hostname(s) are
 set
 
 Whichever method has been used to cluster the charm the 'secret' option
-should be set to ensure that the Django secret is consistent accross all units.
+should be set to ensure that the Django secret is consistent across all units.
 
 Keystone V3
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