diff --git a/contrib/startup_regtest.sh b/contrib/startup_regtest.sh
index 6e371cdfe..07fab1c3d 100755
--- a/contrib/startup_regtest.sh
+++ b/contrib/startup_regtest.sh
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ start_nodes() {
 	done
 
 	if [ -z "$EATMYDATA" ]; then
-	    echo "WARNING: eatmydata not found: instal it for faster testing"
+	    echo "WARNING: eatmydata not found: install it for faster testing"
 	fi
 	# Give a hint.
 	echo "Commands: "