diff --git a/api/identity/definitions/request_email_validation.yaml b/api/identity/definitions/request_email_validation.yaml
index 5d1aac8a7..5f15bd416 100644
--- a/api/identity/definitions/request_email_validation.yaml
+++ b/api/identity/definitions/request_email_validation.yaml
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ properties:
       retries between the POSTing user and the identity server.
       The client should increment this value if they desire a new
       email (e.g. a reminder) to be sent. If they do not, the server
-      should response with success but not resend the email.
+      should respond with success but not resend the email.
     example: 1
   next_link:
     type: string