diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 194f4131f7..9dcd9ccaa5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ at https://riot.im/packages/keys/riot.asc
 Note that for the security of your chats will need to serve Riot
 over HTTPS. Major browsers also do not allow you to use VoIP/video
 chats over HTTP, as WebRTC is only usable over HTTPS.
-There are some exception like when using localhost, which is
+There are some exceptions like when using localhost, which is
 considered a [secure context](https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/Security/Secure_Contexts)
 and thus allowed.