diff --git a/synapse/handlers/message.py b/synapse/handlers/message.py
index 2b1cf1c3af..e92c74d07b 100644
--- a/synapse/handlers/message.py
+++ b/synapse/handlers/message.py
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ class MessageHandler(BaseHandler):
                     content["avatar_url"] = yield profile.get_avatar_url(target)
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.info(
-                        "Failed to get profile infomration for %r: %s",
+                        "Failed to get profile information for %r: %s",
                         target, e
                     )