diff --git a/include/freetype/ftoutln.h b/include/freetype/ftoutln.h
index f9329ca40..f2fa8e6e0 100644
--- a/include/freetype/ftoutln.h
+++ b/include/freetype/ftoutln.h
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ FT_BEGIN_HEADER
    *   Degenerate contours, segments, and Bezier arcs may be reported.  In
    *   most cases, it is best to filter these out before using the outline
    *   for stroking or other path modification purposes (which may cause
-   *   degenerate segments to become non-degenrate and visible, like when
+   *   degenerate segments to become non-degenerate and visible, like when
    *   stroke caps are used or the path is otherwise outset).  Some glyph
    *   outlines may contain deliberate degenerate single points for mark
    *   attachement.