diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/pg_ctl-ref.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/pg_ctl-ref.sgml
index 74f098b9c5e..f9043ff5025 100644
--- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/pg_ctl-ref.sgml
+++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/pg_ctl-ref.sgml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
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 PostgreSQL documentation
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@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ PostgreSQL documentation
        <para>
 	Wait for the start or shutdown to complete.  Times out after
 	60 seconds.  This is the default for shutdowns. A successful 
-        shutdown is indicated by removal of the <acronym>PID</scronym> 
+        shutdown is indicated by removal of the <acronym>PID</acronym> 
         file. For starting up, a successful <command>psql -l</command> 
         indicates success. <command>pg_ctl</command> will attempt to 
         use the proper port for psql. If the environment variable