diff --git a/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-certificatemanager/README.md b/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-certificatemanager/README.md
index 320f22c91663d..24202429ac5df 100644
--- a/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-certificatemanager/README.md
+++ b/packages/@aws-cdk/aws-certificatemanager/README.md
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ When working with multiple domains, use the `CertificateValidation.fromDnsMultiZ
 const exampleCom = new route53.HostedZone(this, 'ExampleCom', {
   zoneName: 'example.com',
 });
-const exampleNet = new route53.HostedZone(this, 'ExampelNet', {
+const exampleNet = new route53.HostedZone(this, 'ExampleNet', {
   zoneName: 'example.net',
 });