diff --git a/packages/core/src/DismissableLayer/DismissableLayer.vue b/packages/core/src/DismissableLayer/DismissableLayer.vue
index 823b04ab8..b9285fb6b 100644
--- a/packages/core/src/DismissableLayer/DismissableLayer.vue
+++ b/packages/core/src/DismissableLayer/DismissableLayer.vue
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ export type DismissableLayerEmits = {
    */
   escapeKeyDown: [event: KeyboardEvent]
   /**
-   * Event handler called when the a `pointerdown` event happens outside of the `DismissableLayer`.
+   * Event handler called when a `pointerdown` event happens outside of the `DismissableLayer`.
    * Can be prevented.
    */
   pointerDownOutside: [event: PointerDownOutsideEvent]