diff --git a/dbus/jack_control b/dbus/jack_control
index 59730c03..a18b6440 100755
--- a/dbus/jack_control
+++ b/dbus/jack_control
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ def parse_argv(argv):
                 if control_iface.IsStarted():
                     return (0, "started")
                 else:
-                    return (1, "stoped")
+                    return (1, "stopped")
             elif arg == 'start':
                 print("--- start")
                 control_iface.StartServer()