diff --git a/src/lib/slider/slider.ts b/src/lib/slider/slider.ts
index 5400d34fb48..7a5a9ef1789 100644
--- a/src/lib/slider/slider.ts
+++ b/src/lib/slider/slider.ts
@@ -739,7 +739,7 @@ export class MatSlider extends _MatSliderMixinBase
   }
 
   /**
-   * Registers a callback to eb triggered when the value has changed.
+   * Registers a callback to be triggered when the value has changed.
    * Implemented as part of ControlValueAccessor.
    * @param fn Callback to be registered.
    */