diff --git a/plugins/fuel_check.py b/plugins/fuel_check.py
index 535b77c..0099e71 100644
--- a/plugins/fuel_check.py
+++ b/plugins/fuel_check.py
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ class FuelCheck(DaemonPlugin):
         if ratio <= self.threshold:
             if self.last_message is None:
                 desc = f"Only {int(ratio)}% fuel left. Please refill the tank."
-                self.speak(desc)
+                self.speak(desc.replace("%", " percent"))
                 self.emit("switchPlugin", {
                     "plugin": "warning",
                     "data": {