diff --git a/syntax/teal.vim b/syntax/teal.vim
index da4ac34..e623945 100644
--- a/syntax/teal.vim
+++ b/syntax/teal.vim
@@ -284,7 +284,6 @@ syn region tealRecordGeneric contained transparent
 	\ start=/</ end=/>/
 	\ contains=tealGeneric
 	\ nextgroup=@tealRecordItem,tealInterfaceIs
-	\ skipwhite skipnl skipempty
 syn keyword tealRecordUserdata userdata contained
 	\ nextgroup=@tealRecordItem
 	\ skipwhite skipnl skipempty