diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index d268e8cf1..a794e87c7 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -1030,7 +1030,7 @@ layout
 
 ignored
   An array of controller names (strings) (might include actions as well)
-  to be ignored when generationg the documentation
+  to be ignored when generating the documentation
   e.g. ``%w[Api::CommentsController Api::PostsController#post]``
 
 namespaced_resources