Read (Pronounced Reed) vs Read (Pronounced Red)

Which pronunciation should we use for the past tense?

James: I read a book on psychology the other day..

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Sophie: I'm going upstairs to read for a while..

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Timmy: Mum, I'm not tired yet. Could you read me a bed time story?

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Paper boy in the Victorian era: Improve your English, read all about it!

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Steven: I can't believe you read an entire book in one day!

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Oliver: Please sir, I want to read some more.

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