diff --git a/core/bootstrap/syntax.factor b/core/bootstrap/syntax.factor
index 779938f362..19d572e690 100644
--- a/core/bootstrap/syntax.factor
+++ b/core/bootstrap/syntax.factor
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ IN: bootstrap.syntax
         "@"
         "IH{"
         "PROTOCOL:"
-        "CONSULT"
+        "CONSULT:"
         "BROADCAST:"
         "SLOT-PROTOCOL:"
         "HINTS:"