diff --git a/usr.sbin/kbdcontrol/kbdcontrol.1 b/usr.sbin/kbdcontrol/kbdcontrol.1
index 53aecac08375..176a7226de41 100644
--- a/usr.sbin/kbdcontrol/kbdcontrol.1
+++ b/usr.sbin/kbdcontrol/kbdcontrol.1
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ is preceded by the word
 the bell will not be rung when the ringing process is in the background vty.
 The
 .Cm visual
-bell, when choosen, applies to all vtys; other bell types
+bell, when chosen, applies to all vtys; other bell types
 can be set individually for each vty.
 .It Fl r Xo
 .Ar delay . Ns Ar repeat | Ar speed