diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ started with Lol Engine, you may either:
 
 Make sure Lol Engine and its submodules are properly initialised:
 
-    git submodules update --init --recursive
+    git submodule update --init --recursive
 
 On Linux, make sure the following packages are installed: