diff --git a/python/README.md b/python/README.md
index 72f64be..887e9da 100644
--- a/python/README.md
+++ b/python/README.md
@@ -9,6 +9,6 @@ python setup.py install
 * Extended options, e.g. for custom install path at */opt/openEMS*:
 ```python
 python setup.py build_ext -I/opt/openEMS/include -L/opt/openEMS/lib -R/opt/openEMS/lib"
-pyhton setup.py install
+python setup.py install
 ```
 **Note:** The install command may require root on Linux, or add --user to install to ~/.local