diff --git a/fs/nfs/pnfs.c b/fs/nfs/pnfs.c
index 71f7741126b6d..0e50b9d45c320 100644
--- a/fs/nfs/pnfs.c
+++ b/fs/nfs/pnfs.c
@@ -902,7 +902,7 @@ pnfs_destroy_layouts_byclid(struct nfs_client *clp,
 }
 
 /*
- * Called by the state manger to remove all layouts established under an
+ * Called by the state manager to remove all layouts established under an
  * expired lease.
  */
 void