diff --git a/phc_ctl.8 b/phc_ctl.8
index 609dbab..650e661 100644
--- a/phc_ctl.8
+++ b/phc_ctl.8
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ it.
 Compare the PHC clock device to CLOCK_REALTIME, using the best method available.
 .TP
 .BI caps
-Display the device capabiltiies. This is the default command if no commands are
+Display the device capabilities. This is the default command if no commands are
 provided.
 .TP
 .BI wait " seconds"