diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index 63659cc564..972a081699 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ Install with PyEnv
     $ pip install --user aws-sam-cli
 
     # Verify your installation worked
-    $ sam –version
+    $ sam -–version
 
 Troubleshooting
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