diff --git a/pep-0621.rst b/pep-0621.rst
index 6ac40913e..72a25569b 100644
--- a/pep-0621.rst
+++ b/pep-0621.rst
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ metadata.
 
 Requiring the distinction between static and dynamic metadata also
 helps with disambiguation for when metadata isn't specified. When any
-metadata *may* be dynamic, it means you never no if the absense of
+metadata *may* be dynamic, it means you never know if the absense of
 metadata is on purpose or because it is to be provided later. By
 requiring that dynamic metadata be specified, it disambiguates the
 intent when metadata goes unspecified.