diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 10eeb24e5..b2143133b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ Translations of the guide are available in the following languages:
     ```Ruby
     # bad
     1 .. 3
-    'a' ... 'z'
+    'a' .. 'z'
 
     # good
     1..3